The male was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Detectives and forensic investigators were collecting evidence. 24 hours. A dog that was injured in the shooting later died. Example video title will go here for this video. This is a developing story. First published on October 22, 2021 / 9:37 AM. There have been 27 homicides in Tacoma this year, Haddow said. 28A shooting Monday at a homeless encampment in downtown Tacoma landed a man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to Tacoma Police Department. Family remembers cousins killed in Seattle hit-and-run over the weekend, A woman was appointed Fire Chief for the first time in King County, Western Washington could see snow showers through Tuesday, Download KING 5+, our new Roku and Amazon Fire apps, to watch live coverage 24/7, 19-year-old critically injured in Federal Way drive-by shooting, Greenwood homeowner shoots, kills alleged burglar, Bellevue Police adapt safety approach after mass shooting in Chicago suburb. All eight shooting victims were considered in stable condition, according to TPD. She says he fired two shots, then walked away. TACOMA, Wash. Four people were killed in a shooting in east Tacoma Thursday evening. "Somebody is shooting somebody across the street so immediately all of us got down on the floor," Greg Riemersma, who heard the gunshots, told CBS affiliate KIRO-TV. TACOMA, Wash. An employee at a Tacoma marijuana dispensary was shot and killed during an armed robbery Saturday night, according to the Tacoma Police Department. An arrest has been made in the shooting that occurred on East 52nd Street. We know theres a lot of incidents of people trying to get into other peoples cars to either steal items inside or potentially going for (catalytic) converters or something like that, said Greif. Now, I have to break the news to his mom, who's going to have a broken heart that her youngest son was senselessly murdered," said Simpson. We lost a weekend, but that doesnt mean that were not going to get up today and keep trying, Woodards said. Download our free KING 5 appto stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. Sue Ann said she's lived in her house for about 30 years and the shooting is "completely unusual.". This is the 25th homicide in Tacoma this year. WebA 13-year-old boy was fatally shot on Tacoma's Eastside shortly before 3 p.m.. A second shooting followed at 7:39 p.m. in the 2100 block of South J Street, reportedly following a He was young. The city has a population of about 212,000. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. WebUSA TODAY. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A man and his dog were shot inside a tent in a Tacoma homeless encampment on Tuesday. https://t.co/bIEdRqRXA3. The suspect was taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. WebKING CNN One person was shot at the Tacoma Mall in Washington state on Friday night, sending shoppers scrambling for safety, officials said. There were two shots a couple of minutes apart. However, it is being investigated as a homicide. She sent her mother and sister text messages asking if they should be concerned. Responding officers gave the girl life-saving measures, but a teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives & forensics on scene. FOX 13 News talked with neighbors who woke up to crime tape blocking off their street. The investigation spanned a large area of the street with more than a dozen evidence markers. Crime scene technicians and detectives had blocked off several blocks around the shooting scene and were expected to gather evidence into the night, she said. The Tacoma Police It happened near the corner of 25th Street Southeast and Dogwood Street early Monday. POLICE are investigating a shooting in the food court of a Washington mall on Friday night that left at least one person critically injured in hospital, reports say. Police said later that the person taken to a hospital had died from his injuries. The murder of a child rips at the very foundation of our community. Simpsons says she knows she and her boyfriend had fallen on hard times. WebJanuary 22, 2023, 4:53 PM. You know, what happened? Simpson says she didn't know the shooter. The bullet comes through shatters the glass, the window," said Lewis Rudd, the co-founder of Ezell's Famous Chicken. Woodards said that while shes proud of the polices ability to solve cases, she wants to make sure they do not happen so often. According to Tacoma Police, the shooting happened at South 19th and Martin Luther King Jr. Way at about noon. 27Tacoma police responded Sunday evening to a shooting in the city's Eastside neighborhood that left a 38-year-old man dead and four other people injured at a residence. Police have not released any information on what led up to the shooting. A lot of it starts with an argument that escalates into violence. Auburn police said that shortly before 6:30 a.m., the suspect got into a Toyota Camry that was left running and tried to steal it from the driveway. This is a developing story, and will be updated. Tacoma police said he is in serious but stable condition. Innocent people that's just gathering to have fun are the ones that are being shot, and thats the sad thing about it, Moore said. She says they were trying to get back on their feet. Staggering snowfall in California mountains leaves residents trapped for days, SpaceX launches new crew on flight to space station, Prosecution wraps case at Alex Murdaugh murder trial, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, feds say, FDA authorizes first at-home test for both COVID and flu, Couple accuses fertility clinic of implanting embryo with cancer genes, Several hospitalized after Lufthansa flight diverted to Dulles due to turbulence, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Firefighter dies battling blaze in downtown Buffalo, mayor says, Shots fired: America's epidemic of gun violence. Woodards said the plan will be presented July 12 to the City Council and the community. The victim car drove to the 1900 blk of S Ainsworth & medical aid was called, but the victim was pronounced deceased on scene. Jun. Ben Greif lives in the neighborhood where the shooting took The Tacoma Police Department said on Twitter that two females and one male had died at the scene and that a male was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Please enter valid email address to continue. Both shootings are being investigated as homicides. Two women and a man were shot and killed in the 4200 block of Everett Street, the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) said. Jennifer, another neighbor who was walking her dogs, stumbled upon the scene. 2023 Cox Media Group. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. An 18-year-old woman who was a passenger was also shot. When officers arrived, they found both the victim and his dog with gunshot wounds. "This is like the third, fourth shooting in this area within the last probably six weeks," he said. "The last shooting, the shooting before that. Tacoma police officers responded to the 3800 block of East Howe Street just before 5 a.m. after a man reported he and his girlfriend were shot. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Police arrived to find a car that had struck another parked, unoccupied car. TACOMA, Wash. Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning that left a woman dead and a man with life-threatening injuries in Tacoma, according to the Tacoma Police Department. The first shooting happened just after 2 a.m. at an apartment complex near Pacific Avenue and South 80th Street. WebA shooting at a homeless encampment Tuesday in Tacoma that left a man and his dog dead began when the animal barked at the gunman in a tent, according to charging Authorities say a 23-year-old male was arrested on March 17, and a 16-year-old male was arrested on March 21. Now, she knows there are at least two families hurting all because someone decided to start shooting. Officers immediately started lifesaving measures but he was later pronounced dead at the scene by Tacoma Fire Department medics. pic.twitter.com/0UbaACPsFE. A 16-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries is the latest youth shooting victim there. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Four adults were injured in the shooting and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. TACOMA, Wash. - Detectives arrested two suspects tied to a March 13 shooting that left a 22-year-old woman dead, according to Tacoma Police Department. This is one of the most horrible things that I've seen in a long time in this neighborhood.". What led to this violence," she said. WebFour people were killed in a shooting in Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday afternoon and authorities were searching for at least one suspect, police said. Download our free KING 5 appto stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. The public was asked to avoid the area while police investigated Thursday night. The Tacoma Police Department announced The city has a population of about 212,000. 2023 Cox Media Group. TACOMA, Wash. - UPDATE: Tacoma Police and the South Sound Gang Task Force arrested a 21-year-old By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. "It used to be fine walking around the blocks here. What had happened at this scene is we had an attempted car theft, said Auburn Police Department Public Information Officer Kolby Crossley. Tacoma police stand by a covered body at the scene of a shooting in Tacoma, Wash. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. 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Police said a 14-year-old girl inside the vehicle was struck by the gunfire. So the gun part is kind of the end.. But we do want to get to a point where we dont say, 'Were going to catch you.' IE 11 is not supported. TACOMA, Wash. Detectives are investigating after a man in his 40s was shot and killed in Tacoma early Sunday. Download our free KING 5 appto stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. Seattle mayor, graffiti influencer have similar solutions, Driver killed after car goes off overpass in Georgetown, JESSE JONES: Investigating cases of oven glass explosions nationwide, Man caught with nearly $3K in stolen fragrance, allegedly planned to trade for fentanyl pills. If you have any information on the shooting or the suspect, call 911 or Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound. 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TACOMA, Wash. - Police are investigating a homicide in South Tacoma, after a man and his dog were shot and killed inside their tent on Tuesday. Four people were killed in a shooting in east Tacoma Thursday evening. Tacoma police could not say if the shooting was a targeted attack or random. The victims were identified Raymond Williams, 22, his girlfriend, Natasha Brincefield, 22, Maria Nunez, 42, and Emery Iese, 19. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. KIRO 7 News Seattle facebook feed(Opens a new window), KIRO 7 News Seattle twitter feed(Opens a new window), KIRO 7 News Seattle youtube feed(Opens a new window), Woman loses $29K after being targeted by banking scam with victims in 9 states, Graffiti: Vandalism or crimes of art? On March 13, officers responded to reports of an early morning shooting in the 3800 block of E. Howe St. A 22-year-old woman was found shot dead in a vehicle, and a 23-year-old man was found alive with a gunshot wound and is still recovering. TACOMA, Wash. Tacoma police are investigating two fatal shootings that happened on Sunday. Thirteen people were shot in two separate incidents Sunday. They tried to save the 26-year-old mans life, but he died on scene. VIDEO: Two deadly shootings in Tacoma over weekend with no arrests. "I ask the community to support this family and each other. FOX 13 News spoke to Bree Simpson. WebA man and a dog were shot in a tent in Tacoma on Tuesday, according to the Tacoma Police Department. "That says if you commit a homicide in Tacoma, were going to catch you. Officers You know? By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 24 hours. "Somebody just came along, and he killed my dog, and my boyfriend tried to stand up for my dog, and he just shot him in the chest," she said. The first injured eight people at a music event on South Tacoma Way early Sunday morning. TACOMA, Wash. 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