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stabbing tacoma teen...
Frank Sumrall

Case against teen charged with stabbing mother’s boyfriend to death dismissed

Prosecutors charged a Tacoma teenager with second-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed and killed his mother’s boyfriend during a fight in their shared apartment unit.
1 year ago
Bellevue police speeders...
Frank Lenzi

VIDEO: Bellevue Police crackdown on speeders nets 3 arrests

Bellevue Police announce three arrests in ongoing crackdown on speeders, enhancing road safety for the community.
1 year ago
UW Tacoma professor...
Julia Dallas

UW Tacoma faculty director charged in domestic abuse, DUI case

A UW Tacoma professor and director faces multiple charges in a domestic abuse and DUI case after he was arrested May 12.
1 year ago
standoff puyallup...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Armed standoff in Puyallup ends peacefully

A Puyallup standoff ended without violence. Police were called in after reports of an armed man with a child.
1 year ago
seattle crime rates...
Frank Sumrall

Armed citizen shoots, kills suspect after Pike Place Market shooting

A Pike Place Market shooting occurred Wednesday night, resulting in one death and two injuries.
1 year ago
stab downtown seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Man stabbed to death in downtown Seattle

Officers were called to respond to a stabbing that occurred in an alleyway at 5th Avenue and Pike Street at approximately 10:15 p.m.
1 year ago
mass shooting lakewood...
Frank Sumrall

‘No suspects in custody’: Mass shooting at Lakewood’s Harry Todd Park leaves several injured

A mass shooting broke out in Lakewood Wednesday night, sending several people to the hospital.
1 year ago
pioneer square shooting cameras...
Frank Sumrall

Charges filed against 2 men in connection with Pioneer Square triple murder

Homicide detectives with the Seattle Police Department (SPD), with the assistance of SWAT, arrested multiple suspects involved in the Pioneer Square triple murder that occurred last weekend.
1 year ago
Thurston County hit and run DUI...
Jason Sutich

VIDEO: Thurston County deputy struck with helmet in alleged DUI, hit-and-run

TCSO deputies responded to a hit-and-run, DUI case, in which the suspect allegeldy struck officers with a helmet.
1 year ago
seattle shooting...
Jason Sutich

Seattle man shot in the face during stand-off with car prowlers

A Seattle man is in stable condition after being shot in the face while trying to stop carjackers.
1 year ago
Lacey Fire Department (Photo: Lacey Fire)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Two children found dead after fire guts Lacey mobile home

Authorities confirmed the victims were a 10-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy.
1 year ago
CID shooting Seattle...
Frank Sumrall

SPD searches for gunman after overnight shooting in CID

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating an overnight shooting Tuesday that occurred in the Chinatown-International District (CID).
1 year ago
tacoma police...
Frank Sumrall

Man found dead in Tacoma, police investigating possible homicide

A man was found dead by Tacoma police Wednesday morning. It is being investigated as a possible homicide.
1 year ago
auburn cop fired...
Frank Lenzi

Teen shot at Auburn Sounder Station

A 15-year-old boy was shot Tuesday afternoon at the Auburn Sounder Station, according to police.
1 year ago
‘You're still living good’: Gee pushes back on pension fears in WA millionaires’ tax debate...
Frank Lenzi

Former Tacoma attorney pleads guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from vulnerable client

A former Tacoma attorney has pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a vulnerable client, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
1 year ago
shawn kemp...
Jonah Oaklief

Ex-Sonics star Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to Tacoma Mall shooting

Ex-Sonics star Shawn Kemp admits guilt in 2023 Tacoma Mall shooting.
1 year ago
auburn cop fired...
Luke Duecy

Auburn police investigate fatal shooting near childcare

Police have not identified a suspect and urge anyone with information about the incident to call the Auburn Police Department Tip Line.
1 year ago
Shawn Kemp tacoma mall shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Shawn Kemp faces trial for 2023 Tacoma Mall shooting; jury selection starts Tues.

Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial for Seattle SuperSonics legend Shawn Kemp's involvement in a 2023 Tacoma Mall shooting.
1 year ago
pioneer square...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle police: Stranger crashes rooftop party; steals alcohol and threatens guests with gun

Seattle police investigate a man who stole liquor and threatened partygoers with a gun at a local rooftop gathering.
1 year ago
K9 Thurston County...
Frank Sumrall

K9 locates 3-time felon hiding under deck in Thurston County after police chase

A K9 unit was called to the scene to help search for the suspect after he fled from multiple Thurston County deputies.
1 year ago
(File photo courtesy of the Seattle Police Department.)...
Tom Brock

Suspect accused of shooting at food delivery driver arrested after eight-hour standoff

Seattle police arrested a man accused of firing a gun at a food delivery driver, after he held them at bay during an eight-hour, armed standoff.
1 year ago
File photo. (Getty Images)...
Tom Brock

Man shot during lowrider car show in Seattle’s SODO District

Gunfire at a lowrider car show in Seattle resulted in a man getting shot.
1 year ago
Tom Brock

Suspect shoots two people in south Seattle attempted robbery

Seattle detectives are working to identify and arrest a suspect who shot two people in south Seattle as he tried to rob them.
1 year ago
Pickup truck crashed into Parkland house....
Frank Lenzi

Teen girl arrested for DUI after allegedly crashing truck into Pierce County home

A 17-year-old girl was arrested after allegedly crashing a truck into a home in Pierce County while intoxicated.
1 year ago