West Richland Police report a suspect is in the Benton County jail after an alleged assault that occurred over Snapchat comments.
Monday, Police say the 19-year-old victim went to the home of Kayden McMahon near the intersection of Timbeline and Teak Ave. in West Richland to confront him; reportedly over statements made on Snapchat.
After the confrontation, the 19-year-old victim, whose name was not revealed, proceeded to leave. However, they were confronted and then allegedly asaulted by McMahon a short distance from the house.
The victim attempted to leave, after sustaining serious injuries, but ended up crashing their car. Authorities believe the crash occured due to their injuries affecting their ability to drive.
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March 9, 2021 9:48 AM Monica Petruzzelli
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WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – The Tri-City Regional SWAT Team helped arrest a young man in West Richland who allegedly attacked a 19-year-old on Monday after an argument on social media.
According to Captain Tom Grego with the West Richland Police Department, around 9:20 a.m on Monday, police were notified about the assault near Timberline and Teak Avenue.
Investigators learned the victim had visited the suspect, identified as Kayden McMahon, at his home in order to “confront him over statements made on Snapchat.”
“The victim was asked to leave the residence by the homeowner, but was allegedly confronted by Kayden after leaving a short distance away,” said said Captain Grego in a statement to the press, “The victim was then assaulted by Kayden resulting in serious injuries. At one point during the incident the victim attempted to leave the scene but crashed