Crime

March shooting in Tacoma becomes homicide investigation after victim dies Friday

jbessex@thenewstribune.com

A man shot on March 29 in Tacoma died from his injuries Friday, according to Tacoma police.

The 42-year-old victim, whose name has not been made public, was shot in the 4800 block of South Sheridan Avenue.

Police responded just after 9 p.m. to discover a vehicle had left the scene with the victim inside.

The man was dropped off at a local hospital a few minutes later.

Tacoma police spokesperson Wendy Haddow said the shooting would now be investigated as a homicide. No further developments were reported.

Craig Sailor
The News Tribune
Craig Sailor has worked for The News Tribune since 1998 as a writer, editor and photographer. He previously worked at The Olympian and at other newspapers in Nevada and California. He has a degree in journalism from San Jose State University.
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