Shooting at Tacoma residence ends with 1 man killed, 4 people injured by gunfire
Tacoma police responded Sunday evening to a shooting in the city’s Eastside neighborhood that left a 38-year-old man dead and four other people injured at a residence.
A 32-year-old man who was hurt in the shooting was arrested at a hospital in Lakewood, according to a news release from Tacoma Police Department. The man was booked into Pierce County Jail for investigation of two counts of first-degree assault.
Another man shot during the incident was detained by police before being taken to a hospital. It’s unclear if he is a suspect in the shooting. A representative from the police department was not immediately available to provide more information.
The shooting capped off a violent weekend in Tacoma. Between the Eastside incident and a shooting early Sunday morning outside a large party with live music at a venue on South Tacoma Way, 13 people were shot within 24 hours. The 38-year-old victim in the Eastside shooting was the only person killed. His death brings Tacoma’s homicide count to 25 so far this year. At this time last year, the city had 11 homicides.
The man killed has not been publicly identified. Police said the victim lived at the home with his 35-year-old wife, who was also shot. Police said her injuries were not life-threatening.
Officers responded about 10:35 p.m. to the 900 block of East 52nd Street after dispatchers received a call reporting that multiple people had been shot there. Another 911 caller reported there were two shooting suspects, and one was still at the home.
When police arrived, a 34-year-old man walked out of the house and collapsed, according to the release. Police said the man became combative when officers tried to assess his injuries. He was detained and transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
In the backyard of the house, officers found a 38-year-old man who was unresponsive. Tacoma Fire Department personnel declared the man dead at the scene. The victim’s wife was also found outside.
It’s unclear what led to gunfire breaking out at the home. Police said a woman and three children were uninjured inside.
Police said a 28-year-old man who was shot was transported from the home by a private vehicle. The driver pulled over near East 48th Street and Portland Avenue to call 911, according to police. The gunshot victim was taken to an area hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
This story was originally published June 27, 2022 at 7:49 AM.
