Man arrested in connection with fatal Tacoma stabbing
A 53-year-old man suspected of stabbing someone to death in Tacoma was arrested Tuesday, police said.
Officers took him into custody about 3 p.m. in the 7200 block of Pacific Avenue. He was booked into Pierce County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder for Sunday’s homicide in the 7000 block of Pacific Avenue.
The suspect is expected to be charged and appear in court Wednesday.
Police were called just after 10 p.m. Sunday to the area, where they found a 46-year-old man suffering from stab wounds in a parking lot. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died.
Medical examiners have not not publicly released the victim’s identity.
The suspect has several prior criminal convictions in Pierce County, including custodial assault, attempted intimidating of a witness, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and harassment.
This story was originally published August 11, 2021 at 8:31 AM.
