MYNORTHWEST NEWS

Person dead after falling through glass at Emerald Queen Casino

Dec 22, 2025, 12:08 PM | Updated: 12:09 pm

washington casinos close...

Slot machines in a casino. (Photo: @FolsomNatural via Flickr Creative Commons)

(Photo: @FolsomNatural via Flickr Creative Commons)

A person died after they fell through glass at Emerald Queen Casino on East R Street, the Tacoma Fire Department confirmed.

Tacoma firefighters responded to a call at 9:19 p.m. on Saturday regarding a person who fell through glass on an upper floor, near the escalators.

Firefighters arrived to find the person dead. They also took a second patient to the hospital with minor injuries.

The Puyallup Tribal Police Department is investigating the incident, as it occurred on tribal land.

Follow Julia Dallas on X. Read her stories here. Submit news tips here.

MyNorthwest News

wa tacoma police lawlessness...

Jason Sutich

4th suspect arrested in Tacoma homicide nearly 2 months after shooting

A fourth homicide suspect was arrested Wednesday by the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) for a case that is nearly two months old.

41 minutes ago

wa home invasion us marshals...

Jason Sutich

2 accused of posing as U.S. Marshals during home invasion arrested in WA, CA

Washington U.S. Marshals arrested two suspects Monday who allegedly posed as deputy U.S. Marshals during a home invasion in Alabama.

2 hours ago

PSE puget sound energy bill raise...

MyNorthwest Staff

Puget Sound Energy seeking 3.6% natural gas rate hike starting November

PSE customers could see higher natural gas bills starting Nov. 1. PSE is asking state regulators to approve a roughly 3.6% increase in overall natural gas rates.

2 hours ago

mezzetta golden greek peperoncini dead mouse jar...

MyNorthwest Staff

Mezzetta recalls golden greek peperoncinis after customer finds dead mouse in jar

Last weekend, G. L. Mezzetta Inc. voluntarily recalled a product after a customer posted a video on social media showing a dead mouse in a jar.

2 hours ago

bite attack seattle...

KIRO 7 News Staff

New video shows aftermath of downtown Seattle bite attack

KIRO 7 obtained a new look at the aftermath of a gruesome attack in downtown Seattle.

4 hours ago

attorney general physicians...

KIRO 7 News Staff

Attorney General ends Puget Sound Physicians investigation, $410,000 settlement reached

The Washington Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has ended its investigation into Puget Sound Physicians.

5 hours ago

Person dead after falling through glass at Emerald Queen Casino