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.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.