Police hunting for 2 Kennewick murder suspects

Police are looking for two suspects who killed a teen inside a Kennewick home early Friday.

Officers were investigating a report of a shooting when they found Hunter Black, 18, seriously wounded inside his home on 401 S. Yelm Street just before 2:30 a.m., said Sgt. Aaron Clem.

They tried to save his life, but he died a short time later.

Police haven’t released information about what may have happened but witnesses said the two suspects were wearing dark clothing and face coverings.

No other details about the men are available. Detectives believe Black was targeted, and no one else is in danger.

An autopsy is scheduled Tuesday, Deputy Coroner Bill Leach said.

Washington State Patrol Crime Lab arrived shortly after 9 a.m. to begin collecting evidence.

Black attended Richland High School for one semester in 2016 before leaving school, Richland officials confirmed.

He also had a previous contact with police for an out-of-state warrant, but it’s not clear what the warrant was for, Clem said.

Online court records show Black had some previous problems in Larimer County, Colo., including a previous DUI allegation and a charge for having a small amount of marijuana. Both cases from 2015 were dropped.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Tri-Cities Crime Stoppers at 509-586-8477 or 800-222-8477.

People can earn up to $1,000 for information leading to a felony arrest. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

This story was originally published October 26, 2018 at 8:23 AM.