Father uses shotgun to kill his son, Puyallup police say
A 76-year-old Puyallup man allegedly shot his son dead Thursday afternoon, police say. The suspect is in custody.
Puyallup police say the public is not danger.
The shooting occurred inside a residence in the 2700 block of 9th Avenue SW. Police responded immediately after the 3 p.m. shooting, Puyallup Police Capt. Dan Pashon said.
Police performed CPR on the 32-year-old victim inside the home. He died at the scene from shotgun injuries, Pashon said.
Police talked the suspect into leaving the house. He was taken into custody without incident.
This story was originally published July 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM.
Craig Sailor
The News Tribune