Renton man accused of stabbing and killing tradesman, pleads not guilty; Trial date set

A Renton man accused of stabbing and killing a local handyman pleaded not guilty Wednesday.

K’Shawn Jimerson, 19, is accused of stabbing and killing Kyle Gray, 65, an Army veteran and handyman.

According to Renton police, Jimerson attacked Gray with a wooden stick before stabbing him at his grandmother’s house.

Gray had been working for Jimerson’s grandmother at the time.

Investigators said Jimerson called 911 after the attack and admitted to the stabbing.

On Wednesday, Jimerson appeared before a judge along with his attorneys and pleaded not guilty.

During the hearing, the judge gave the victim’s mother permission to speak with Jimerson via Zoom.

“I want to say something directly to K’Shawn Jimerson. “K’Shawn, I wish I could look you in the eyes and tell you that I forgive you from the bottom of my heart,” she said.

A trial date is scheduled for December 2nd.

The state asked the judge not to reduce his bail.