One dead after shooting in Tacoma

A man is dead after a shooting in Tacoma early Monday morning.

According to a news release from the Tacoma Police Department, the shooting happened at about 12:36 a.m. in the 1000 block of South Tacoma Way.

When officers arrived, they found a man with “possible gunshot wounds,” according to the release. Authorities transported him to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

“Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are actively investigating this incident as a homicide. There are no suspects in custody at this time,” the release said. “Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call 911.”

This story was originally published July 6, 2026 at 7:40 AM.

Isabela Lund

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Isabela Lund is the Lead Breaking News Reporter at The News Tribune. She previously covered the greater Puyallup area as the East Pierce County Reporter. Before joining The News Tribune in February 2025, she served as the digital content manager at KDRV NewsWatch 12 in Medford, Oregon, and as a reporter for the Stanwood Camano News. She grew up in Kitsap County and graduated from Western Washington University in 2022 with a degree in journalism.