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Police release photo of suspect in weekend killing in Tacoma

Charges say Yancy Ray fatally shot Hyson Sabb after the two men argued outside the home of a friend in the 1500 block of South L Street.
Charges say Yancy Ray fatally shot Hyson Sabb after the two men argued outside the home of a friend in the 1500 block of South L Street. Tacoma Police Department

Tacoma police are asking the public to help them find a murder suspect.

On Thursday, police released the photo of Yancy “Slim” Ray, 50, wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Saturday in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood. Pierce County prosecutors have charged Ray in absentia with second-degree murder. He has an active warrant for his arrest.

Charges say Ray fatally shot Hyson Sabb after the two men argued outside the home of a friend in the 1500 block of South L Street.

Police said Ray is 6 feet 2, 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

In the past he has used the alias “Yancy Grayson.” He has an extensive criminal history, including a 1986 conviction in Oregon for manslaughter. Police say he is considered armed and dangerous.

This story was originally published September 8, 2016 at 6:13 PM with the headline "Police release photo of suspect in weekend killing in Tacoma."

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