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. 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. A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed while in a vehicle around noon Wednesday, the Tacoma police department said. Detectives & forensics on scene. Police arrived to find a car that had struck another parked, unoccupied car. 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? 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. "This is a horrific crime," Haddow told KIRO. Now, she knows there are at least two families hurting all because someone decided to start shooting. Millions of Americans nearing retirement age with no savings, 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story". TACOMA, Wash. One city. What led to this violence," she said. 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. No arrests have been made in either case. Shots were exchanged by two groups of individuals outside a mall in Washington State on Saturday evening and the suspects are still at large. A dog that was injured in the shooting later died. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out as soon as possible to CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS. "The last shooting, the shooting before that. A lot of it starts with an argument that escalates into violence. Details are limited. WebFeb. They tried to save the 26-year-old mans life, but he died on scene. Marrs said she's seen the Lexus sedan drive through the neighborhood many times and never heard of any problems. Tacoma Animal Control took the injured dog to a nearby veterinary hospital for treatment, but the dog later died. Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect. The one that happened today, that 14-year-old kid should not have been killed today.". Two women and a man were shot and killed in the 4200 block of Everett Street, the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) said. A 16-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries is the latest youth shooting victim there. TACOMA, Wash. (AP) Two Pierce County sheriffs deputies were shot Tuesday south of Tacoma, Washington, and taken to a hospital for treatment, authorities said. There have been 27 homicides in Tacoma this year, Haddow said. There is no description of the shooter or shooters. WebA man and a dog were shot in a tent in Tacoma on Tuesday, according to the Tacoma Police Department. The city has a population of about 212,000. 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. Police spokeswoman Wendy Haddow said the shooting happened in an alley behind a residence at about 4:24 p.m. and that at least one victim was found in the street in front of the residence. Out of the 23 homicides, only one did not involve a gun. 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. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. We want to get to a point where theres no one to catch because the homicide didnt happen.. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. Police spokeswoman Wendy Haddow said the shooting happened in an alley behind a residence at about 4:24 p.m. and that at least one victim was found in the street in front of the residence. Example video title will go here for this video. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The manner of death is homicide. The Tacoma Police Department will never rest as we pursue safety and security for the City of Tacoma.". TACOMA, Wash. A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood around noon Wednesday. 24 hours. Four adults were injured in the shooting and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "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. 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 victims appeared to be adults, police told The News Tribune. 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, SeaTac shooting victim found in car with several gunshot wounds, Pot shop in West Seattle robbed at gun point, Officer identified in fatal Tacoma shooting. 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. Tacoma police stand by a covered body at the scene of a shooting in Tacoma, Wash. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Example video title will go here for this video. Ninety-five percent clearance rate over the last 10 years," Woodards said. October 22, 2021 / 2:00 PM pic.twitter.com/0UbaACPsFE. A neighbor, Greg Riemersma, said he heard what sounded like fireworks going off in the area Thursday evening. He said he heard and saw some of the action around the police response. >> 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. Auburn police are trying to determine if anyone else was involved in the incident and the investigation remains open. Police said young people were in a car near 19th and MLK Jr. Way when someone shot at them. 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 "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. A man and his dog were shot inside a tent in a Tacoma homeless encampment on Tuesday. A KIRO 7 News crew arrived at the scene to find a car with a prominent bullet hole in its passenger-side window. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Eight people were injured on June 26 after a large crowd was attending a rave on South Tacoma Way. Thats when its enough. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. The Tacoma police 2:49. for reports of a shooting. Police said a 14-year-old girl inside the vehicle was struck by the gunfire. for reports of a shooting. "Better days were coming, and now hes not going to get to see those better days. The victims were identified Raymond Williams, 22, his girlfriend, Natasha Brincefield, 22, Maria Nunez, 42, and Emery Iese, 19. Both shootings are being investigated as homicides. Were they targeted? He was only 26-years-old. "Very scary. As of 7 p.m., no suspect had been arrested or publicly identified. Tacoma police asked people to stay away from the area of South 19th Street and MLK Jr. Way while the scene remained active. In all of last year, there were 33 homicides in the city. Police are still looking for those responsible for the shooting on South Tacoma Way. The bullet comes through shatters the glass, the window," said Lewis Rudd, the co-founder of Ezell's Famous Chicken. 2023 Cox Media Group. >> Download KING 5+, our new Roku and Amazon Fire apps, to watch live coverage 24/7. The victims appeared to be adults, police told The News Tribune. On Thursday, Tacoma Police issued a statement responding to the shooting: "Yesterday, a tragedy struck the City of Tacoma. 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. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call 911 or 1-800-222-TIPS. This is one of the most horrible things that I've seen in a long time in this neighborhood.". This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. 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. She says they were trying to get back on their feet. The mayor and the police chief said reducing crime would be a top priority during their administrations, but Moore believes addressing the nature of the shootings is challenging. Tacoma Police Department officers found the victim in the driver's seat of a car that had struck an unoccupied vehicle. 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. Tacoma police said several people called 911 to report hearing shots fired in the area. This is a developing story. TACOMA, Wash. Tacoma police are investigating two fatal shootings that happened on Sunday. 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. Responding officers found a 22-year-old female dead inside a car and a 23-year-old male nearby, Tacoma police said. It used to be further down, but I guess they've brought it this way now," she said. We woke up about 6 a.m. Inside one car was a 32-year-old man with gunshot wounds who was unresponsive in the drivers seat. We lost a weekend, but that doesnt mean that were not going to get up today and keep trying, Woodards said. The shooting began in an alley west of Everett Ave and moved to the front yard of a residence, according to TPD. 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. My daughter, I didn't know she was home yet. The murder of a child rips at the very foundation of our community. / CBS/AP. The shooting happened on the citys Eastside in the Salishan neighborhood. "The Tacoma Police Department stands firm in our fight against violent crime. 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. This is a developing story, and will be updated. Two women and a man were shot and killed in the 4200 block of Everett Street, the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) said. Download our free KING 5 appto stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. Four people were killed in a shooting in Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday afternoon and authorities were searching for at least one suspect, police said. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Officers immediately started lifesaving measures but he was later pronounced dead at the scene by Tacoma Fire Department medics. Jun. "This is like the third, fourth shooting in this area within the last probably six weeks," he said. Residents of the neighborhood were also asked to stay away if they are not already home. Ben Greif lives in the neighborhood where the shooting took place. Ben Greif lives in the neighborhood where the shooting took Tacoma police said he is in serious but stable condition. At 10:10 p.m., South Sound 911 received multiple reports of someone shot in a vehicle. WebA KIRO 7 News crew arrived at the scene to find a car with a prominent bullet hole in its passenger-side window. Tacoma police searching for suspect after four killed in Washington shooting. However, it is being investigated as a homicide. She says they did not want to live in an encampment. Web1 dead, 3 injured in Tacoma shooting. 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.. Greif said he suspected that the gunshots were due to an attempted theft. Officers found him in an RV nearby. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. What had happened at this scene is we had an attempted car theft, said Auburn Police Department Public Information Officer Kolby Crossley. When we arrived on scene we didnt see a victim but we got a call saying the victim was at a different location. >>Download KING 5's Roku and Amazon Fire apps to watch live newscasts and video on demand. >> Download KING 5's Roku and Amazon Fire apps to watch live newscasts and video on demand, "My daughter's fiance ran in telling everybody to get down, and somebody's shooting across the street," said Riemersma. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This deadly shooting comes days after five people were shot in Tacoma over the weekend. The TPD used a K9 to search for the shooting suspect Thursday but was unsuccessful. People we talked with said they didn't hear the gunshots. The city has a population of about 212,000. No suspect information has been released at this time. The first injured eight people at a music event on South Tacoma Way early Sunday morning. Download our free KING 5 appto stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington. 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 happened near the corner of 25th Street Southeast and Dogwood Street early Monday. The shooting happened on the city's Eastside in the Salishan neighborhood. Woodards said that while shes proud of the polices ability to solve cases, she wants to make sure they do not happen so often. The public was asked to avoid the area while police investigated Thursday night. She says he fired two shots, then walked away. TACOMA, Wash. (AP) Two men were killed in separate overnight shootings in Tacoma, police said Sunday morning. WebTacoma police are investigating a fatal shooting at an encampment Tuesday morning in South Tacoma that left a 26-year old man. If you have any information on the shooting or the suspect, call 911 or Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound. When officers arrived, they found both the victim and his dog with gunshot wounds. The first shooting happened just after 2 a.m. at an apartment complex near Pacific Avenue and South 80th Street. "I ask the community to support this family and each other. The investigation spanned a large area of the street with more than a dozen evidence markers. 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. 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