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Tacoma, WA
Joined June 2013
Tacoma Police officers were involved in a shooting this afternoon in the 700 block of South Stevens Street. The Public Information Officer is en route. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
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Update Homicide Arrest – 2100 block of N 30thSt Tacoma, WA – At approximately 2:03 AM on August 7, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to the 2100 block of N 30th St for a report of a shooting.
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Over the course of the investigation, detectives determined that the male was connected to the shooting and developed probable cause for his arrest.
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After being cleared from the hospital, the suspect was booked into the Pierce County Jail for Murder in the 1st Degree and Robbery in the 1st Degree. This remains an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Tacoma Police Department.
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Homicide Investigation – 2100 block of N 30th St Tacoma, WA – At approximately 2:03 AM on August 7, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to the 2100 block of N 30th St for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
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Officers immediately began lifesaving measures until the Tacoma Fire Department arrived. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are investigating this incident as a homicide. The investigation remains active.
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Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call 911.
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The adult male suspect remained at the scene and was taken into custody. Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians responded to conduct the investigation, and the suspect was booked into the Pierce County Jail for Assault in the First Degree. Today, detectives were notified that
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the victim died as a result of his injuries. The investigation has now been reclassified as a homicide. Detectives will work with the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office regarding the appropriate updated charges. The investigation remains active. Anyone with information related
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to this case is asked to call 911. ###
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Homicide Investigation – 400 Block of East 75th Street Tacoma, Wash. – Tacoma Police detectives are investigating a homicide following an assault that occurred in the 400 block of East 75th Street. On July 20, 2026, Tacoma Police officers responded to the area for a report of
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a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with life-threatening injuries. Officers immediately began lifesaving measures until Tacoma Fire Department personnel arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
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Join @TacomaPD for the Kids Health & Safety Fair! Aug. 29 | ⏰ 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Tacoma Dome FREE: School supply backpacks (while supplies last) Health & safety resources NEW: Hands-on STEM activities to show kids how science, technology, engineering & math can lead to exciting jobs
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Please be aware of EB SR-16 being shut down at this time due to multiple agencies handling an incident on the Narrows Bridge.
WSP and multiple other agencies are on scene at EB SR-16 at the Narrows Bridge handling a critical incident involving a suicidal subject. This is a serious matter and we ask for your patience during the road closure. Negotiations are in progress at the time.
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Update: The subject is in custody and roadways are now open. Tacoma PD is the lead agency in this response. We thank the community for their patience and agency partners for their assistance.
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Arrest Made in Connection with 2024 Homicide Tacoma, Wash. – Tacoma Police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with the 2024 homicide that occurred in the 2000 block of East 28th Street. During the course of the investigation, detectives developed probable cause
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The suspect in this case remained at the scene and cooperated with detectives during the investigation. Troopers from the Washington State Patrol and officers from the Puyallup Tribal Police Department assisted with the initial investigation. Crime Scene Technicians and
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Detectives responded to the scene, and the incident was investigated as a homicide. ###
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