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Tacoma police investigate homicide after person arrives at hospital with gunshot wound, dies

Aug 27, 2026, 6:13 AM

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A Tacoma Police cruiser on assignment. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) is investigating a homicide after a person was brought to the hospital with a gunshot wound and died.

TPD said it happened after midnight on Thursday.

Police responded to a local hospital when they were told a victim with a gunshot wound arrived in a car.



TPD said they were told a short time later the person had died from their injuries.

Officers are searching the crime scene and investigating the death as a homicide.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tacoma Police Department.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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