LOCAL NEWS

18-year-old Tacoma woman intentionally set on fire, police investigating

Sep 15, 2023, 8:57 AM | Updated: 8:58 am

helicopter grant county...

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

Tacoma police now say an 18-year-old woman who died nearly two weeks ago was intentionally set on fire.

Around 1 a.m. Sept. 3, firefighters responded to a brush fire at 2900 Upper Park Street, and when they arrived and put out the fire, they found a dead woman in the debris.

More crime news: Slain King County woman’s family claims in lawsuit police could have prevented shooting

Detectives have reason to believe that the woman was intentionally dowsed with an accelerant and intentionally set on fire.

Her cause of death is still pending, but it is being investigated as suspicious. Detectives are seeking any information the public may have in this case.

Her name has not been released; however, detectives did say she lived in the Hilltop area.

Local News

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. ...

Bill Kaczaraba

Audio: KIRO’s Heather Bosch interviews political analyst Ron Dotzauer on McCarthy ouster

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his leadership position in a historic vote on Tuesday.

36 minutes ago

hate crime nightclub...

L.B. Gilbert

Man sentenced to 4 years for hate crime at Seattle LGBTQ+ nightclub

A 26-year-old was sentenced to four years in prison for starting a fire outside an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Seattle that has been connected to a hate crime.

44 minutes ago

hammer man seattle...

Frank Sumrall

Seattle police release video of hammer attack at Beacon Hill light rail station

The victims of the attack were a man and a woman in their 60s. Both were taken to hospitals and are in stable condition, SPD reported.

2 hours ago

(Photo from KIRO 7)...

KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle-based Filson to move bulk of manufacturing out of state

Seattle-based Filson will soon move the bulk of its manufacturing in the Emerald City to California.

2 hours ago

seattle zero-emission...

Frank Sumrall

SDOT, Harrell create ‘first of its kind’ framework to hit city’s zero-emission goals

Harrell's ultimate goal with the One Seattle plan is for the city to be 100% zero-emission, fossil-fuel-free fleet by 2030.

3 hours ago

FILE - A man walks through wildfire wreckage in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2023. Federal authorities...

Associated Press

Cleanup from Maui fires complicated by island’s logistical challenges, cultural significance

Cleanup of areas destroyed in the Maui wildfires could end up being one of the most complex to date, federal officials said, given the island's significant cultural sites, its rich history including a royal residence and possibly remains of people who died in the disaster.

3 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

Swedish Cyberknife...

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is a busy month on the sports calendar and also holds a very special designation: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Ziply Fiber...

Dan Miller

The truth about Gigs, Gs and other internet marketing jargon

If you’re confused by internet technologies and marketing jargon, you’re not alone. Here's how you can make an informed decision.

Education families...

Education that meets the needs of students, families

Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA) is a program of Omak School District that is a full-time online public school for students in grades K-12.

Emergency preparedness...

Emergency planning for the worst-case scenario

What would you do if you woke up in the middle of the night and heard an intruder in your kitchen? West Coast Armory North can help.

Innovative Education...

The Power of an Innovative Education

Parents and students in Washington state have the power to reimagine the K-12 educational experience through Insight School of Washington.

Medicare fraud...

If you’re on Medicare, you can help stop fraud!

Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion each year and ultimately raises the cost of health care for everyone.

18-year-old Tacoma woman intentionally set on fire, police investigating