Young man dead after dozens of shots fired in Spanaway
Apr 24, 2025, 5:23 AM | Updated: 5:23 am
A man was found dead and neighbors report 20-30 shots in Spanaway Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of Pierce County Sheriff's Office)
(Photo courtesy of Pierce County Sheriff's Office)
A young man was found dead Wednesday night after dozens of shots were fired in Spanaway, authorities said.
Neighbors began reporting gunfire at 10:36 p.m., according to a news release from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
“Residents called to report hearing 20-30 gunshots at the 17400 block of 17th Avenue East and then seeing a male laying in the middle of the cul-de-sac,” the release said. “Residents in the area went to go check on the male, but he was pronounced deceased.”
The cul-de-sac was littered with shell casings, and nearby homes and vehicles had been struck by bullets. No one else was injured.
The victim is believed to have been between 18 and 20 years old.
Authorities have not made any arrests.
Homicide Investigation Underway in Spanaway
On April 23, at 10:36pm, residents reported 20-30 gunshots and then saw a deceased male lying in the road. The victim has not been identified and the scene is still active.
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