Malachi Patterson, 20

Missing since: Oct 16, 2026

Last seen: October 16, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m. — by Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, WA, heading in an unknown direction (per the Washington State Patrol flyer).

Investigating agency: Kent Police Department

Official source: view the official record

Details: 20-year-old male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 212 pounds, black hair, brown eyes. Last seen wearing a tan sweater, navy blue/black boots, a black t-shirt, and grey pants with a marble-style print. The Washington State Patrol flyer states he may be in an escalated state of crisis and in need of assistance, and that this poses a credible threat to his health and safety as determined by the investigating agency. EMPA activated by WSP on behalf of the Kent Police Department; WSP received the completed alert request on October 22, 2026. Case #26-10544.