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Police believe state trooper’s home hit by slingshot, not gunfire early Wednesday in Tacoma

Sep 25, 2019, 6:22 AM | Updated: 6:23 am

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(KIRO 7 TV file photo)

(KIRO 7 TV file photo)

A Washington State trooper’s home in Tacoma was hit by a slingshot, not gunfire, officials believe.

Initial reports indicated that shots were fired at the Lincoln District home but a public information officer told KIRO 7 around 5:40 a.m. that it was instead a slingshot.

It is still unclear if the home was targeted.

This is a developing story, check back for more information.

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