Tacoma police arrest second suspect in connection with fatal shooting
Oct 17, 2025, 12:30 PM | Updated: 3:06 pm
Police tape runs across a crime scene. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a deadly shooting on South Orchard Street.
The victim was found on October 10. On Tuesday, investigators announced the first arrest in the case.
On Friday, the second suspect was booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm.
The first suspect was booked into the Pierce County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm.
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Frank Lenzi is the News Director for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here.
