Crime
Reports of shooting outside Lincoln high School in Tacoma
TACOMA, WA — Authorities are actively investigating a reported shooting incident that occurred near Lincoln High School on Tuesday, prompting a significant emergency response and resulting in a multi-vehicle crash involving a responding police sergeant.
According to scanner traffic, the initial call came in reporting a possible shooting outside Lincoln High School.
A witness claimed the shooter may be a student, and the victim was believed to be located near Buddy’s, a nearby business.
The suspect was described as a Black male wearing gray Nike clothing.
During the emergency response, a police sergeant en route to the scene was involved in a serious three-vehicle collision at 38th Street.
Reports indicate the sergeant’s vehicle was T-boned. Emergency medical services were immediately dispatched, and fire crews were requested on a priority basis to respond to the area near Buddy’s for the reported shooting victim.
Additional updates from the scene suggest the suspect was last seen walking westbound toward a nearby park.
Law enforcement has requested K9 units to assist in the search.
Security personnel reportedly witnessed the shooting and have positively identified the suspect.
A responding officer also reported having visual contact with an individual matching the suspect’s description.
Tacoma Police have not yet confirmed whether any arrests have been made or released details regarding the victim’s condition.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the public is urged to avoid the area while authorities work to secure the scene.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning during a domestic altercation at an apartment on Mel Smith Road, located in an unincorporated area outside New Albany.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received the initial emergency call at approximately 5:39 a.m. on November 15, 2025, reporting a disturbance involving family members.
While officers were en route, additional information indicated that shots had been fired inside the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered a domestic situation involving a mother and her two adult sons.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began administering medical aid to one of the men who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The second male remained at the location and cooperated fully with responding officers.
The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital; however, he later died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives with the Floyd County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have taken over the case and processed the scene for evidence.
Early findings suggest the shooting may have occurred in self-defense, though officials emphasize that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities state that additional updates will be released as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
The case remains active.