Crime

Teen shot, critically injured in Tacoma

A 17-year-old was shot and critically injured in Tacoma late Thursday, police said.

Officers were called about 10:30 p.m. to the area near South 27th Street and South Yakima Avenue after several people reported hearing gunshots.

They found the teen injured inside a car. The teen was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

This story was originally published January 29, 2021 at 9:37 AM.

Stacia Glenn
The News Tribune
Stacia Glenn covers crime and breaking news in Pierce County. She started with The News Tribune in 2010. Before that, she spent six years writing about crime in Southern California for another newspaper.
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