Docs: Renton man dies of asphyxiation after being tied up during robbery

Newly released court documents detail the moments that led up to a Renton man’s death during a robbery as police continue to look for a second suspect involved.

On March 5, the body of 23-year-old Axel Chirino-Banegas was found inside the Sunset View apartment he shared with his uncle.

Chirino-Banegas’ cousin had been trying to get in touch with him several times but hadn’t heard anything. His cousin went to his apartment to check in him himself, and found the door unlocked, which was odd, he told investigators…

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