CRIME BLOTTER

Woman seen walking Tacoma road covered in blood suspected of killing husband

Nov 28, 2024, 2:55 PM | Updated: Nov 29, 2024, 1:09 pm

pierce county mass shooting...

Pierce County Sheriff's Office deputies arriving at a crime scene. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

A 52-year-old Pierce County woman was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her husband to death the day before Thanksgiving.

Pierce County deputies first responded to reports of a person walking along Ainsworth Ave. S covered in blood at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in Parkland, according to Pierce County Public Information Officer Sergeant Darren Moss Jr.

More WA news: Suspect charged for possessing explosive device after shutting down I-90

According to the 911 call, the woman was asking people for help.

When deputies arrived, they found a 62-year-old man dead outside of a home nearby.

Deputies said they were told the woman had stabbed her husband, according to KIRO 7.

“The 52-year-old woman was arrested and booked into the Pierce County Jail for murder in the second degree,” Darren Moss Jr. told KIRO Newsradio.

More WA news: 6 Washington State Patrol cars in King County were struck in 5 days

This is a developing story, check back for updates

Contributing: KIRO 7

Frank Sumrall is a content editor at MyNorthwest. You can read his stories here and you can email him here.

Crime Blotter

A photo of a bald eagle. (Photo: Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)...

MyNorthwest Staff

Lummi Nation member pleads guilty to federal charges after two bald eagles allegedly shot

A 39-year-old Lummi Nation member pleaded guilty Thursday to illegal firearms possession and two violations of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

24 hours ago

coast guard murder 18-year-old...

MyNorthwest Staff

18-year-old charged with murder in Skyway shooting death of Coast Guard officer

An 18-year-old Covington man is now charged with second-degree murder in the August shooting death of Coast Guard Lt. Connor Overstreet.

3 days ago

Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland...

MyNorthwest Staff

Portland student faces domestic terrorism charge after school chemical incident

A student at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland is facing a domestic terrorism charge after a chemical incident.

3 days ago

I-5 shooting king-pierce county line...

Frank Sumrall

1 person shot on I-5 near King-Pierce County line, WSP searching for black SUV

Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating an early morning shooting on I-5 near the King-Pierce County line.

3 days ago

Department of Energy...

MyNorthwest Staff

‘Deeply disturbing’: Department of Energy employee allegedly acquired explosive materials in attempt to aid Houthis

A Department of Energy employee was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material or resources to the Houthis.

3 days ago

chelan hills fire suspect (2)...

Tim Hohl

Chelan Hills Fire suspect pleads not guilty, bail cut in half

A 19-year-old man arrested in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills Fire has pleaded not guilty to all nine felony charges against him.

4 days ago

Woman seen walking Tacoma road covered in blood suspected of killing husband