Police report dead man found along South Tacoma Way — homicide investigation ongoing

On Saturday morning South Sound 911 received reports of a deceased 58-year-old man on the ground with signs of head trauma, according to a press release from the Tacoma Police Department.

The incident is being investigated as a homicide.

Tacoma police officers responded at about 8:30 a.m. to a report of a man found with signs of physical trauma in the tree line on 400 block of South Tacoma Way, according to an online statement from the department.

Detectives and crime scene technicians have responded to the scene, according to police.

Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.

This story was originally published March 25, 2023 at 10:20 AM.

Becca Most

The News Tribune

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Becca Most is a reporter covering Pierce County issues, including topics related to Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, DuPont, Fife, Ruston, Fircrest, Steilacoom and unincorporated Pierce County. Originally from the Midwest, Becca previously wrote about city and social issues in Central Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Her work has been recognized by Gannett and the USA Today Network, as well as the Minnesota Newspaper Association where she won first place in arts, government/public affairs and investigative reporting in 2023.  Support my work with a digital subscription