Officers Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out as soon as possible to CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS. When we arrived on scene we didnt see a victim but we got a call saying the victim was at a different location. FOX 13 News spoke to Bree Simpson. The bullet comes through shatters the glass, the window," said Lewis Rudd, the co-founder of Ezell's Famous Chicken. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. "This is a horrific crime," Haddow told KIRO. A 14-year-old girl was struck and died at the scene. / CBS/AP. for reports of a shooting. A Tacoma Police Department spokesperson said a 911 caller reported at about 2:13 p.m. that a person in a vehicle shot a pedestrian in that area and fled. "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 Animal Control took the injured dog to a nearby veterinary hospital for treatment, but the dog later died. A KIRO 7 News crew arrived at the scene to find a car with a prominent bullet hole in its passenger-side window. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. WebA KIRO 7 News crew arrived at the scene to find a car with a prominent bullet hole in its passenger-side window. The public was asked to avoid the area while police investigated Thursday night. 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. WebFeb. Police said young people were in a car near 19th and MLK Jr. Police said later that the person taken to a hospital had died from his injuries. At 11:23 a.m., a call came in of a man shot in a tent at South 74th Street and Tacoma Mall Boulevard. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Download our free KING 5 appto stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. Tacoma Police confirms to me the fourth victim has died. As for what it will take to stop the violence in their streets, they said they're just not sure. She says they were trying to get back on their feet. TACOMA, Wash. Tacoma police are investigating two fatal shootings that happened on Sunday. "I can't imagine the grief and the heartache they're going through as a parent. 2023 Cox Media Group. "It used to be fine walking around the blocks here. Police found the 23-year-old man with a gunshot wound outside a gold Lexus sedan and the 22-year-old woman shot dead inside the car. There were two shots a couple of minutes apart. 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. Your Crime Stoppers tip can be anonymous--give them a call at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit them here. Four people were killed in a shooting in Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday afternoon and authorities were searching for at least one suspect, police said. 24 hours. The TPD used a K9 to search for the shooting suspect Thursday but was unsuccessful. TACOMA, Wash. Police are investigating yet another fatal shooting in Tacoma that has resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man. October 22, 2021 / 2:00 PM The victims appeared to be adults, police told The News Tribune. The suspect was taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The male was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. We want to get to a point where theres no one to catch because the homicide didnt happen.. According to the Tacoma Police Department (TPD), at 11:23 a.m., officers were dispatched to the corner of S 74th St. and Tacoma Mall Blvd. >> Download KING 5+, our new Roku and Amazon Fire apps, to watch live coverage 24/7. AUBURN, Wash. A would-be car thief was shot while trying to steal a running car out of someones driveway, according to Auburn police. But we do want to get to a point where we dont say, 'Were going to catch you.' 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? TACOMA, Wash. (AP) Two Pierce County sheriffs deputies were shot Tuesday south of Tacoma, Washington, and taken to a hospital for treatment, authorities said. TACOMA, Wash. - Detectives arrested two suspects tied to a March 13 shooting that left This is the 25th homicide in Tacoma this year. The woman was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "This is like the third, fourth shooting in this area within the last probably six weeks," he said. He said he heard and saw some of the action around the police response. Juveniles inside a car were in the area of 19th & MLK Jr Wy when someone shot at them. Ninety-five percent clearance rate over the last 10 years," Woodards said. The deaths mark 27 homicides in the city of Tacoma this year. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Download our free KING 5 appto stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. WebTACOMA, Wash. A 48-year-old man was found after being shot to death in a parking lot Monday morning in the 4300 block of East Portland Avenue, according to Tacoma police. This is a developing story, and will be updated. Both are booked for murder and assault charges. Millions of Americans nearing retirement age with no savings, 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story". Two women and a man were shot and killed in the 4200 block of Everett Street, the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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 She says they did not want to live in an encampment. Tacoma firefighters took another man with life-threatening injuries to a local hospital, where he later died. There have been 27 homicides in Tacoma this year, Haddow said. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. There have been 27 homicides in Tacoma this year, Haddow said. Tacoma police said several people called 911 to report hearing shots fired in the area. Check back for updates. 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. "The last shooting, the shooting before that. Two Tacoma families were in shock Friday as they grieved over the deaths of a mother, her teenage son, his uncle and the uncles girlfriend. Officers found the 26-year-old man and a dog that had also been shot. In a lot of situations when its cold out like this morning, we do see a ton of car thefts because of cars that are left running, said Crossley. Tacoma police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the citys Stadium District neighborhood early Sunday morning. A 14-yr-old female was struck. Out of the 23 homicides, only one did not involve a gun. Simpson says they were dating and says she was there when he and her dog were shot. The victims were between 17 and 22 years old. 1 min read. Shots were exchanged by two groups of individuals outside a mall in Washington State on Saturday evening and the suspects are still at large. 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. Responding officers found a 22-year-old female dead inside a car and a 23-year-old male nearby, Tacoma police said. TACOMA, Wash. - UPDATE: Tacoma Police and the South Sound Gang Task Force arrested a 21-year-old She says her boyfriend died in her arms. She says the man killed is named Jeff, she didn't want to give his last name. Tacoma police searching for suspect after four killed in Washington shooting. WebTacoma police are investigating a fatal shooting at an encampment Tuesday morning in South Tacoma that left a 26-year old man. A shooting in a Tacoma neighborhood left a woman dead and a man in the hospital. for reports of a shooting. 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. If you have any information on the shooting or the suspect, call 911 or Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound. 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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, 1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at Tacoma home, At least 8 injured in Tacoma shooting outside rave event, 'It's just making everything worse': Residents criticize Tacomas repeated encampment removals. A neighbor, Greg Riemersma, said he heard what sounded like fireworks going off in the area Thursday evening. for reports of a shooting. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and no child should fear their community, nor should any parent have to bury a child. The recent spate of violence has been a recurring issue in Tacoma, which had two mass shootings in a 24-hour spanin late June. Example video title will go here for this video. WebFour people were killed in a shooting in Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday afternoon and authorities were searching for at least one suspect, police said. TACOMA, Wash. One city. Her mother identified the victim as Iyana Ussery. Greif said he suspected that the gunshots were due to an attempted theft. What led to this violence," she said. Thirteen people were shot in two separate incidents Sunday. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. 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. A lot of it starts with an argument that escalates into violence. The shootings happened about 20 hours apart and were within a few miles of one another in Tacomas South End. TACOMA, Wash. (AP) Two men were killed in separate overnight shootings in Tacoma, police said Sunday morning. "I ask the community to support this family and each other. Two mass shootings. It happened near the corner of 25th Street Southeast and Dogwood Street early Monday. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Droves of SWAT teams, local police units, and ambulances flocked to the Tacoma Mall at around 7pm local time after several people called 911 to report an "active shooter" incident. Police have not released any information on what led up to the shooting. 2023 Cox Media Group. She sent her mother and sister text messages asking if they should be concerned. Simpsons says she knows she and her boyfriend had fallen on hard times. Sunday's shooting on East 52nd Street put Tacomas homicide rate at 23, more than twice as much as last years rate at the same point in the year. Police are still looking for a suspect after a 14-year-old was shot and killed in broad daylight. I would just be devastated, you know, wonder who would do this to my children? WebPolice responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the neighborhood of South Tacoma at 12:45 a.m. PT and found a chaotic scene with a large crowd and multiple shooting She says he fired two shots, then walked away. The second shooting happened on Sunday night near the corner of South M Street and 52nd Avenue. My first reaction is something happened to her," neighbor Sherry Marrs said. As of 7 p.m., no suspect had been arrested or publicly identified. You know, what happened? Tacoma police stand by a covered body at the scene of a shooting in Tacoma, Wash. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. All eight shooting victims were considered in stable condition, according to TPD. The homeowner, who was inside, saw what was happening on his security cameras and then ran outside, confronted the suspect and then shot the man, Crossley said. He was young. TACOMA, Wash. One city. The murder of a child rips at the very foundation of our community. In all of last year, there were 33 homicides in the city. Police said they tracked down the suspect near an office on Auburn Way near the intersection of Dogwood Street and Auburn Way, just blocks from the home where the suspect tried to steal the car. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Woodards said that while shes proud of the polices ability to solve cases, she wants to make sure they do not happen so often. Two mass shootings. Marrs said a deadly shooting like this one never used to happen on East Howe Street in Tacoma. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. WebKING CNN One person was shot at the Tacoma Mall in Washington state on Friday night, sending shoppers scrambling for safety, officials said. 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's Roku and Amazon Fire apps to watch live newscasts and video on demand, Statue at Tacoma's Eastside Community Center honors teen killed by gun violence, Man arrested after murder of 28-year-old woman in Spanaway, Suspects in Scream masks rob busy Seattle hair salon at gunpoint. According to Tacoma Police, the shooting happened at South 19th and Martin Luther King Jr. Way at about noon. WebA man and a dog were shot in a tent in Tacoma on Tuesday, according to the Tacoma Police Department. Four adults were injured in the shooting and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "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 Tacoma Police Department stands firm in our fight against violent crime. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. A man was injured in a drive-by shooting Sunday evening near the intersection of South 47th Street and South Tacoma Way around 5:40 p.m. Jennifer, another neighbor who was walking her dogs, stumbled upon the scene. This is a developing story. WebAccording to Tacoma Police, the shooting happened at South 19th and Martin Luther King Jr. Way at about noon. Tacoma police said he is in serious but stable condition. Woodards affirmed that the city is not waiting to act. My daughter, I didn't know she was home yet. Were they targeted? Officers immediately started lifesaving measures but he was later pronounced dead at the scene by Tacoma Fire Department medics. Both shootings are being investigated as homicides. Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards and Police Chief Avery Moore expressed frustration at the violence that gripped the city on Sunday. Please enter valid email address to continue. It's unclear if the shooting was random or targeted. The Tacoma Police Department announced This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "My whole world has been ripped away from me in a matter of minutes for a senseless act," said Simpson. The manner of death is homicide. Tacoma police asked people to stay away from the area of South 19th Street and MLK Jr. Way while the scene remained active. However, it is being investigated as a homicide. The Tacoma Police Detectives & forensics on scene. You know? 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. Auburn police are trying to determine if anyone else was involved in the incident and the investigation remains open. 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