2 shot in gang fight in Midland, deputies say

Two people were shot Thursday evening in a gang fight in Midland, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched just before 7 p.m. to the Dawson Playfield, 8800 Portland Ave. E., to a report of shots fired, spokesman Ed Troyer said.

When they arrived, there were no vehicles there, Troyer said. Witnesses described two vehicles involved in the gunfire, one of which was stopped at East 72nd Street and Portland Avenue.

That vehicle had four people inside, two with gunshot wounds, Troyer said. They were taken to a Tacoma hospital for treatment; their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, he said.

The other vehicle, which the witnesses said had multiple people inside, was not found.

“We believe this was a prearranged fight between gang members,” Troyer said.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

This story was originally published September 27, 2018 at 8:03 PM.