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Early morning shooting in Tacoma leaves one dead

Feb 14, 2025, 5:31 AM | Updated: 5:32 am

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Tacoma Police Department insignia on a police vehicle. (Photo courtesy of the Tacoma Police Department)

(Photo courtesy of the Tacoma Police Department)

A man was shot to death early Friday morning in Tacoma.

Just before 1 a.m., officers were called to the 1300 block of South G Street after reports of gunfire. They started lifesaving measures until Tacoma Fire Department personnel arrived.

The man was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

So far, police have not made any arrests.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Tacoma police.

Related: Brutal Seattle murder case dismissed as suspect incompetent to stand trial

This homicide occurred three days after a man was stabbed to death in the 4500 block of Heron Ridge Drive NE, a quiet residential neighborhood with higher-priced homes and scenic views of Commencement Bay.

The man’s stepson was arrested in that case.

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