Contractor shot, killed by Spanaway homeowner after argument over price

A 52-year-old man was shot and killed in Spanaway on Saturday after he and a homeowner argued over the price of tile work he was contracted to do.

Pierce County Sheriff deputies responded to a shooting Saturday evening in 1800 block of 150th St. S. in Spanaway.

A man was found deceased inside the home.

Deputies determined the homeowner shot and killed the contractor after an argument over price. The contractor had been working for a few days and the project was taking longer than expected, causing an increase in price, said Pierce County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Sgt. Darren Moss.

The 62-year-old homeowner was booked into the Pierce County Jail on suspicion of murder.

Police were still interviewing the homeowner Saturday evening.

This story was originally published August 28, 2021 at 5:01 PM.