Crime

Injured man dies after being found by Lacey Police near hotel on Tuesday

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A 36-year-old Kenmore man died after being found injured Tuesday near a hotel by Lacey Police officers.

The Lacey Police Department announced the death and called on the public to share more information in a Wednesday evening news release.

Witnesses called 911 to report a physical disturbance and a man lying in the parking lot behind a hotel on the 100 block of College Street Southeast, according to the release. Police say they responded to the scene at about 9:26 p.m. and found the man unconscious with head injuries.

Medics transported him to Providence St. Peter Hospital, where he later died from his injuries, according to the release.

Witnesses reportedly told police two men involved in the disturbance left the scene in a gray Toyota Camry with temporary license plates.

The release does not describe the nature of the man’s injuries or the events leading up to the alleged disturbance. More details may be shared as they become available, the release says.

The investigation is being led by Lacey Police detectives. Anyone with information to share can call the Lacey Police Department at 360-459-4333 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

This story was originally published September 1, 2022 at 7:50 AM.

Martín Bilbao
The Olympian
Martín Bilbao reports on Thurston County government, courts and breaking news. He joined The Olympian in November 2020 and previously worked for The Bellingham Herald and Daily Bruin. He was born in Ecuador and grew up in California. Support my work with a digital subscription
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