Crime

Teen Shot in Tacoma

The News Tribune reports, shortly after 5 a.m. this morning a 17 or 18-year-old teen was shot dead at an after hours party in the 1600 block of Center Street in Tacoma. The victim, an unwelcomed guest, was shot at least twice and was hit from behind. Attempts at CPR were unsuccessful.

The suspect remains at large.

The victim's name has yet to be released, though people who showed up at the scene Saturday afternoon said they were the victim's relatives.

The shooting occured at a gathering of at least 100 people, mostly in their 30's and 40's, who had congergated in a vacant building in the second floor for a party after closing time at bars.

Organized Grinches Steal Packages Off Tacoma Porches - Map

Tis the season to arrange pickup directly from the Post Office or UPS. Reports are coming in from all over Tacoma of mail thieves stealing packages directly off porches, sometimes even when victims are home. In some cases, thieves are reportedly posing as delivery drivers, picking up full packages and replacing them with empty boxes from other victims.

Teacher Shot & Killed at Birney Elementary

Update: Public memorial service to be held this coming Tuesday at noon, at Life Center Church.

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