The Tacoma Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place Sunday afternoon in South Tacoma.

“Our officers arrived on-scene. They located two victims of gunshot wounds. One victim died of the wounds, the other was transported to a local hospital in critical condition,” said Tacoma police spokesperson Shelbie Boyd.

The shooting occurred in an alley between S. Warner Street and S. Puget Sound Avenue at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday. One man was killed in the shooting, while another man is in critical condition, as of this reporting.

Homicide Investigation at 4000 S Warner

Tacoma, Wash. – On September 21, 2025, just after 3:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of South Warner Street for reports of gunfire and possible victims. Officers arrived on scene

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