"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. 24 hours. What led to this violence," she said. 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. "Very scary. Web1 dead, 3 injured in Tacoma shooting. "I wonder, you know, was this random? / CBS/AP. WebUSA TODAY. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 36-year-old Brandon Archuleta was arrested a few hours later in connection to the shooting. Her mother identified the victim as Iyana Ussery. TACOMA, Wash. One city. The first shooting happened just after 2 a.m. at an apartment complex near Pacific Avenue and South 80th Street. She says they were trying to get back on their feet. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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Some of it is illegal activities that also escalates into violence. Example video title will go here for this video. The victims appeared to be adults, police told The News Tribune. Inside one car was a 32-year-old man with gunshot wounds who was unresponsive in the drivers seat. The Tacoma Police All eight shooting victims were considered in stable condition, according to TPD. The shooting happened on the citys Eastside in the Salishan neighborhood. WebTacoma police are investigating a fatal shooting at an encampment Tuesday morning in South Tacoma that left a 26-year old man. Simpsons says she knows she and her boyfriend had fallen on hard times. The shooting happened on the city's Eastside in the Salishan neighborhood. Eight people were injured on June 26 after a large crowd was attending a rave on South Tacoma Way. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). No suspect information has been released at this time. There have been 27 homicides in Tacoma this year, Haddow said. TACOMA, Wash. - UPDATE: Tacoma Police and the South Sound Gang Task Force arrested a 21-year-old WebAccording 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. Marrs said a deadly shooting like this one never used to happen on East Howe Street in Tacoma. 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. 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. According to the Tacoma Police Department, a For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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 like the third, fourth shooting in this area within the last probably six weeks," he said. 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. 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. 5 At 11:23 a.m., a call came in of a man shot in a tent at South 74th Street and Tacoma Mall Boulevard. Tacoma police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the citys Stadium District neighborhood early Sunday morning. Were looking at funding some additional summer youth programs and finding ways to give kids better alternatives than hanging out at a rave at 12:00 at night.. AUBURN, Wash. A would-be car thief was shot while trying to steal a running car out of someones driveway, according to Auburn police. Millions of Americans nearing retirement age with no savings, 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story". "I ask the community to support this family and each other. The suspect was taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. "That says if you commit a homicide in Tacoma, were going to catch you. An arrest has been made in the shooting that occurred on East 52nd Street. 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Please enter valid email address to continue. "Better days were coming, and now hes not going to get to see those better days. According to the Tacoma Police Department, a group of juveniles was inside a car in the area of 19th and MLK Jr Way when someone shot at them. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out as soon as possible to CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS. "It used to be fine walking around the blocks here. 2023 Cox Media Group. The one that happened today, that 14-year-old kid should not have been killed today.". The victims were between 17 and 22 years old. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He denied killing anyone when he was arrested. Web2nd teenager arrested in Tacoma pot-shop heist where thieves exchanged gunfire with guard February 22, 2023, 7:00 AM Crime Man fatally shot in backyard shed near A neighbor, Greg Riemersma, said he heard what sounded like fireworks going off in the area Thursday evening. The male was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The public was asked to avoid the area while police investigated Thursday night. TACOMA, Wash. (AP) Two Pierce County sheriffs deputies were shot Tuesday south of Tacoma, Washington, and taken to a hospital for treatment, authorities said. The Tacoma Police Department announced Tacoma firefighters took another man with life-threatening injuries to a local hospital, where he later died. Moore claimed hes been working on a comprehensive plan to tackle crime in Tacoma. WebAccording to Tacoma Police, the shooting happened at South 19th and Martin Luther King Jr. Way at about noon. The second incident occurred Sunday night at a residence on East 52nd Street, where gunfire killed one person and wounded four others. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. WebKING CNN One person was shot at the Tacoma Mall in Washington state on Friday night, sending shoppers scrambling for safety, officials said. Rudd says the business will be closed for an unknown period of time-- he said the loss of the child's life has become a breaking point for him and his team. Tacoma police said several people called 911 to report hearing shots fired in the area. My first reaction is something happened to her," neighbor Sherry Marrs said. A 32-year-old male was booked into the Pierce County Jail on two counts of first-degree assault and one count of first-degree murder. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Example video title will go here for this video. Sue Ann said she's lived in her house for about 30 years and the shooting is "completely unusual.". I would just be devastated, you know, wonder who would do this to my children? 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. A 14-year-old girl was struck and died at the scene. A KIRO 7 News crew arrived at the scene to find a car with a prominent bullet hole in its passenger-side window. FOX 13 News spoke to Bree Simpson. Download our free KING 5 appto stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. We lost a weekend, but that doesnt mean that were not going to get up today and keep trying, Woodards said. "The Tacoma Police Department stands firm in our fight against violent crime. Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at 1-800-222-TIPS. As for what it will take to stop the violence in their streets, they said they're just not sure. The manner of death is homicide. Two bullet holes could be seen in the windshield. Tacoma Police confirms to me the fourth victim has died. A lot of it starts with an argument that escalates into violence. >> Download KING 5+, our new Roku and Amazon Fire apps, to watch live coverage 24/7, A lot of what were seeing in Tacoma is that the using of guns is intentional, but leading up to that is not so much about guns, Moore said. Thats when its enough. Police are still looking for a suspect after a 14-year-old was shot and killed in broad daylight. There have been 27 homicides in Tacoma this year, Haddow said. 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. >>Download KING 5's Roku and Amazon Fire apps to watch live newscasts and video on demand. The deaths mark 27 homicides in the city of Tacoma this year. Shots were exchanged by two groups of individuals outside a mall in Washington State on Saturday evening and the suspects are still at large. WebTACOMA, Wash. A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood around noon Wednesday. Detectives and crime scene technicians have responded to the scene. The shootings happened about 20 hours apart and were within a few miles of one another in Tacomas South End. The man was declared dead at the scene. Moore said the department is performing hot spot policing, where more officers will be sent to areas with higher rates of crime, including the Tacoma Way neighborhood. The murder of a child rips at the very foundation of our community. Both shootings are being investigated as homicides. Download our free KING 5 appto stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. There were two shots a couple of minutes apart. Ninety-five percent clearance rate over the last 10 years," Woodards said. When we arrived on scene we didnt see a victim but we got a call saying the victim was at a different location. 1 min read. Officers found the 26-year-old man and a dog that had also been shot. WebFeb. He was only 26-years-old. IE 11 is not supported. They tried to save the 26-year-old mans life, but he died on scene. Jennifer, another neighbor who was walking her dogs, stumbled upon the scene. Jun. 0:00. Q13's AJ Janavel reports. VIDEO: Two deadly shootings in Tacoma over weekend with no arrests. RELATED: VIDEO: Civilians rescue WSP trooper from burning car, READ MORE: $1,000 reward offered for information after family dog found shot and killed, Stay connected withFOX 13News on all platforms:DOWNLOAD:FOX 13 News and Weather AppsWATCH:FOX 13 News LiveSUBSCRIBE:FOX 13 on YouTubeDAILY BRIEF: Sign Up For Our NewsletterFOLLOW:Facebook|Twitter|Instagram. We grieve, as Tacoma grieves, for the family, and at the same time, must come together to find a path forward. Two women and a man were shot and killed in the 4200 block of Everett Street, the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) said. Your Crime Stoppers tip can be anonymous--give them a call at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit them here. It's unclear if the shooting was random or targeted. This is a developing story. Example video title will go here for this video. 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Both are booked for murder and assault charges. 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. Ben Greif lives in the neighborhood where the shooting took place. Tacoma police said a man called 911 for help just before 5 a.m. Sunday and said he and his girlfriend were shot. October 22, 2021 / 2:00 PM 2023 Cox Media Group. 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. 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. It used to be further down, but I guess they've brought it this way now," she said. The shooting is being investigated as a homicide. 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