Two arrested in August killing of Kent man

Herald staff

RENTON — King County sheriff’s detectives have arrested two men for investigation of homicide in the August death of 21-year-old Kent resident Daniel Dabalos.

The two 20-year-old men live in an unincorporated area of King County near here. One was arrested at his home Wednesday evening. The other was arrested early Thursday at another residence.

Both were booked into the Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Investigators released few details Thursday, saying a motive in the killing will not be released until the prosecutor’s office charges the men.

Dabalos’ body was found Aug. 17 on SE Pipeline Road east of Renton.

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