Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting in Puyallup Following Pursuit of Armed Carjacking Suspect
Puyallup, WA — A deadly officer-involved shooting occurred Friday on Valley Avenue NE in Puyallup following a pursuit of an armed carjacking suspect originating from Tacoma.
The incident unfolded near the 500 block of Valley Avenue NE, drawing a significant law enforcement and emergency response.
According to preliminary information, the suspect, who allegedly committed two separate carjackings at knifepoint in Tacoma, led officers on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash in Puyallup.
Upon crashing the stolen vehicle, the suspect reportedly exited while still armed, leading to a confrontation with officers.
During that encounter, officers discharged their weapons, striking the suspect.
Although CPR was reportedly initiated once medical personnel arrived on scene, no life-saving efforts were conducted prior to the arrival of EMS.
The suspect was later declared deceased at the scene, and a white sheet was placed over the body pending arrival of the Pierce County Medical Examiner.
No officers were injured during the incident.
Authorities have not yet publicly identified the suspect.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing the confrontation unfold and described the situation as deeply unsettling.
Investigators acknowledged the high number of civilian witnesses and are working to gather statements and review any available footage.
The incident is under investigation by the Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT), which handles officer-involved shootings in the region.
Additional details are expected as the investigation progresses.
This remains a tragic situation, and thoughts have been expressed for the family of the deceased.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.