Police said a 14-year-old girl inside the vehicle was struck by the gunfire. 24 hours. TACOMA, Wash. - A 14-year-old girl was killed in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Tacoma. VIDEO: Auburn homeowner allegedly shoots suspected car thief. Sue Ann, who lives nearby, said she heard a "pop, pop, then pop, pop, pop." This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. Some of it is illegal activities that also escalates into violence. "I wonder, you know, was this random? Detectives and forensic investigators were collecting evidence. The Tacoma Police Department said the investigation is ongoing. Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards and Police Chief Avery Moore expressed frustration at the violence that gripped the city on Sunday. Woodards said that while shes proud of the polices ability to solve cases, she wants to make sure they do not happen so often. pic.twitter.com/0UbaACPsFE. 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 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. 5 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. Officers immediately started lifesaving measures but he was later pronounced dead at the scene by Tacoma Fire Department medics. She says the man killed is named Jeff, she didn't want to give his last name. 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. A man and a dog were shot in a tent in Tacoma on Tuesday, according to the Tacoma Police Department. Four people were killed in a shooting in Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday afternoon and authorities were searching for at least one suspect, police said. 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. There have been 27 homicides in Tacoma this year, Haddow said. "At this time I cannot say whether there was one or multiple shooters.". 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ben Greif lives in the neighborhood where the shooting took place. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. The deaths mark 27 homicides in the city of Tacoma this year. According to Tacoma Police, the shooting happened at South 19th and Martin Luther King Jr. Way at about noon. He denied killing anyone when he was arrested. 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. The murder of a child rips at the very foundation of our community. 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. You know, what happened? Both are booked for murder and assault charges. Greif said he suspected that the gunshots were due to an attempted theft. 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. Police said later that the person taken to a hospital had died from his injuries. The TPD used a K9 to search for the shooting suspect Thursday but was unsuccessful. "My whole world has been ripped away from me in a matter of minutes for a senseless act," said Simpson. The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) will be having its shift changes outside this summer to address the rise in crime. TACOMA, Wash. A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood around noon Wednesday. At 11:23 a.m., a call came in of a man shot in a tent at South 74th You know? The city has a population of about 212,000. Tacoma Police confirms to me the fourth victim has died. A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed while in a vehicle around noon Wednesday, the Tacoma police department said. Example video title will go here for this video. "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. When officers arrived, they found a 51-year-old man who was unresponsive. Example video title will go here for this video. He was young. Police said later that the person taken to a hospital had died from his 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. AUBURN, Wash. A would-be car thief was shot while trying to steal a running car out of someones driveway, according to Auburn police. TACOMA, Wash. - Detectives arrested two suspects tied to a March 13 shooting that left WebAccording to Tacoma Police, the shooting happened at South 19th and Martin Luther King Jr. Way at about noon. As of 7 p.m., no suspect had been arrested or publicly identified. Ben Greif lives in the neighborhood where the shooting took place. "Very scary. 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. After the suspect was shot, he ran from the home only to be caught by Auburn officers a few blocks away. 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. WebUSA TODAY. What led to this violence," she said. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. According to the Tacoma Police Department, a 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. A KIRO 7 News crew arrived at the scene to find a car with a prominent bullet hole in its passenger-side window. WebFour 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 Tacoma Police WebJanuary 22, 2023, 4:53 PM. The second incident occurred Sunday night at a residence on East 52nd Street, where gunfire killed one person and wounded four others. >> 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. Tacoma police stand by a covered body at the scene of a shooting in Tacoma, Wash. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. The victims appeared to be adults, police told The News Tribune. It used to be further down, but I guess they've brought it this way now," she said. 2:49. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Tacoma police asked people to stay away from the area of South 19th Street and MLK Jr. Way while the scene remained active. 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Your Crime Stoppers tip can be anonymous--give them a call at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit them here. As of 7 p.m., no suspect had been arrested or publicly identified. 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. 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. The bullet comes through shatters the glass, the window," said Lewis Rudd, the co-founder of Ezell's Famous Chicken. My first reaction is something happened to her," neighbor Sherry Marrs said. "The Tacoma Police Department stands firm in our fight against violent crime. It happened near the corner of 25th Street Southeast and Dogwood Street early Monday. Please enter valid email address to continue. TACOMA, Wash. One city. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call 911 or 1-800-222-TIPS. Tacoma police said several people called 911 to report hearing shots fired in the area. The Tacoma Police Department announced If you have any information on the shooting or the suspect, call 911 or Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound. Two bullet holes could be seen in the windshield. Tacoma police searching for suspect after four killed in Washington shooting. 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. "So immediately, boom, we all hit down. Police are still looking for those responsible for the shooting on South Tacoma Way. WebFeb. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. No further details have been released. Investigators are unsure whether the shooter acted alone, Haddow told The Seattle Times. The victims were identified Raymond Williams, 22, his girlfriend, Natasha Brincefield, 22, Maria Nunez, 42, and Emery Iese, 19. Hours after the drive-by shooting, police said a neighborhood dispute led to another shooting on Sunday evening. Auburn police are trying to determine if anyone else was involved in the incident and the investigation remains open. At 11:23 a.m., a call came in of a man shot in a tent at South 74th Street and Tacoma Mall Boulevard. The intersection reopened around 7 p.m. Jennifer, another neighbor who was walking her dogs, stumbled upon the scene. Four people were killed in a shooting in east Tacoma Thursday evening. A dog that was injured in the shooting later died. The Tacoma Police Department will never rest as we pursue safety and security for the City of Tacoma.". Simpsons says she knows she and her boyfriend had fallen on hard times. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Details are limited. WebTACOMA, 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 / CBS/AP. The victims appeared to be adults, police told The News Tribune. It's unclear if the shooting was random or targeted. Police stand by a covered body at the scene of a shooting in Tacoma, Wash., on Oct. 21, 2021. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "All of a sudden bullets come through the building. She says her boyfriend died in her arms. Sue Ann said she's lived in her house for about 30 years and the shooting is "completely unusual.". 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 manner of death is homicide. She was too distraught to speak about her daughter, but told FOX 13 she wanted to share her story down the road. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. 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. TACOMA, Wash. Four people were killed in a shooting in Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday afternoon and authorities were searching for at least one suspect, police said. 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. "Better days were coming, and now hes not going to get to see those better days. Tacoma police said a man called 911 for help just before 5 a.m. Sunday and said he and his girlfriend were shot. "That says if you commit a homicide in Tacoma, were going to catch you. The man was declared dead at the scene. 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? "The last shooting, the shooting before that. Web1 dead, 3 injured in Tacoma shooting. WebTACOMA, Wash. A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood around noon Wednesday. 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