Suspect in fatal Renton stabbing charged with murder as prosecutors push to increase bail

Prosecutors asked for $2 million bail for Jimerson at his initial court appearance, but a judge “inexplicably” instead set it at $50,000.

RENTON, Wash. — A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after he allegedly stabbed another man inside a Renton apartment.

K’Shawn K. Jimerson stabbed a 65-year-old man who was inside his apartment at least once, court documents say.

Police said that Jimerson himself called 911 to report the stabbing, and he was standing outside his apartment when officers arrived at the scene. The victim was found unconscious on a couch inside the residence with a shirt that was soaked in blood.

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