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Detectives investigate after victim found shot in Pierce County shed

Aug 11, 2026, 11:44 AM

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Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office respond to a crime scene. (Photo courtesy of the Pierce County Sheriff's Office)

(Photo courtesy of the Pierce County Sheriff's Office)

A homicide investigation is underway in Pierce County after a victim was found on the floor of a shed with apparent gunshot wounds on Monday.

At approximately 4:36 p.m., Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies responded to the 1700 block of 168th Street E. in Spanaway and Parkland, PCSO announced.

Deputies responded to reports of a “person down.” As deputies arrived, they located a victim on the floor of the shed with apparent gunshot wounds.

PCSO detectives and forensic units responded to the scene to conduct an investigation.

The sheriff’s office noted that the scene is active.

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