Man dies at homeless encampment outside Burien City Hall/Library Saturday

A man died at the homeless encampment located outside of Burien City Hall/Library on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Burien Police and emergency units were called to an in-progress medical emergency on the sidewalk near or among several tents at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Despite the assistance of bystanders, King County Sheriff’s Office deputies and medical personnel, the victim passed away on scene.

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office personnel then arrived as per protocols, closing SW 152nd Street and setting up a tent.

An investigation is still underway, so no other details were released.

This is the fourth death related to homelessness/overdoses in Burien since Mar. 14, 2024, and the second in the last week. As we previously reported, last Saturday (April 20), the most previous victim was found unresponsive inside the first-floor men’s room bathroom at 6:01 p.m.. According to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, that victim’s cause of death was “acute combined drug intoxication including fentanyl and methamphetamine.”

The King County Medical Examiners Office will release the victim’s identity and cause of death when they conclude their investigation.

Photo courtesy Matt Moeller.