Mark Alan Jurgens, aged 67, passed away on November 17, 2022, in Kennewick, Washington. Born on December 24, 1954, in Milbank, South Dakota, Mark was known for his love of the outdoors, particularly fishing and hunting. He retired from American Electric after a 24-year career as a procurement manager. Mark was remembered as a kind and selfless individual who valued hard work and maintained strong family connections despite distances.
The circumstances surrounding Mark's death were
tragic. On November 19, 2022, Kennewick Police and EMS responded to a call at a home in the 4100 block of West 3rd Avenue, where they found Mark deceased from a gunshot wound. The investigation quickly identified 24-year-old Antonio James Aguilar-Hartman as the prime suspect. Aguilar-Hartman was arrested on November 23, 2022, in Lincoln County, Washington, by the Kennewick Police Criminal Apprehension Team, the U.S. Marshals Task Force, and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. He was booked into the Benton County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.
The case against Aguilar-Hartman is ongoing, with further details expected to emerge as the legal process continues. The community of Kennewick mourns the loss of Mark Jurgens, a man remembered for his generosity and love for nature.
