Woman Sought In Renton Homeless Camp Murder

RENTON — Renton detectives are searching for a woman wanted in connection with a deadly shooting at a homeless camp on Sunday. Officers responded to the 13200 block of 89th Avenue South shortly after midnight on Feb. 16. The crime scene was located at a camp west of Southwest 2nd Street and Hardie Avenue Southwest.

Police said a 27-year-old man was shot in the chest after an argument with Kelcey Gornowich, the suspect in the shooting. Officers performed CPR, but the man did not survive.

Q13 News spoke to the victim's mother who identified him as Rylee Marks. She said Marks had cerebral palsy.

According to investigators, Gornowich left the camp after the shooting and frequently changes her hairstyle and clothing.

Investigators describe her as a white female, about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, and weighing around 135 pounds. She is sometimes known by the name "Loki."

Anyone who sees Gornowich is asked to call 911.