Two men found dead after gunfire reported in downtown Tacoma
Oct 4, 2026, 11:21 AM
The Tacoma Police Department headquarters. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
Police in Tacoma are investigating the deaths of two men following a shooting in the city’s downtown area
At 12:27 a.m. Sunday, dispatchers received reports of gunfire near 800 Pacific Ave.
When police arrived, they found two men with life-threatening injuries on Pacific Ave., just north of S. 9th St.
Officers began administering first aid to try to save their lives.
Medics from the Tacoma Fire Department arrived a short time later and pronounced both men dead at the scene.
Detectives and crime scene investigators arrived to gather evidence and search for possible witnesses.
Officials say they consider it a homicide investigation.
Police are asking anyone with information about what led to the men’s deaths to call 911 and get in touch with detectives.
