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Etenesh Kebede

Death by Force
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On the evening of Friday, March 5, 2021, the life of Etenesh Kebede, a 54-year-old Black/African American woman, was tragically cut short in what was described as an act of domestic gun violence. The incident unfolded inside her residence in Des Moines, Washington, a city in the Seattle metropolitan area. The King County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed that Etenesh Kebede died from multiple gunshot wounds and her death was ruled a homicide.

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  • The Seattle Times: Des Moines couple killed in their home identified; police investigation continues
  • KIRO: 2 killed in shooting in Des Moines
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    Victim Details

    Etenesh Kebede

    Female

    Black / African American

    Seattle

    WA

    2021-03-05

    54

    Etenesh

    Kebede

    11/09/2025

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