Man arrested after 35-year-old found dead inside tent at South Seattle encampment

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The suspect was booked into King County Jail for investigation of murder, according to Seattle police.

SEATTLE — Seattle police said they have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection to the death of a 35-year-old man found inside a tent at a South Seattle encampment.

Police said officers were called just before 9 a.m. May 7 after a body was reported near Cheasty Boulevard South and South Winthrop Street. Officers found the man dead inside a tent.

According to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim was identified as Miracle McKenzie.

Detectives, with help from SWAT and the Gun Violence Reduction Unit, arrested the 46-year-old man Monday.

The suspect was booked into King County Jail for investigation of murder.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Seattle police violent crimes tip line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted.

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