The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
As of July 3, there have been at least 24 homicides in Tacoma this year. That represents more than a 118% increase compared to the same time last year.
TACOMA A Tacoma officer who shot and injured a homicide suspect after the suspect opened fire on police, killing a K-9, was justified in his actions, the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday.