Suspects Sought In Connection With December Tacoma Shooting

TACOMA, WA – The Pierce County Sheriff's office is seeking the public's help identifying two suspects in connection with a shooting in Tacoma.

Just before 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 30, a man was shot by unidentified suspects while he and a friend were sitting in a parked vehicle in the 5300 block of 66th St. W in unincorporated Tacoma, according to the sheriff's office.

According to detectives, the victim was meeting with a person to sell e-cigarettes at the location.

The two suspects walked up to the victim and spoke to him briefly through the car window. One of the suspects showed a gun and then shot the victim, sheriff's said. The victim then drove away and the suspects ran off.

The suspects are described as black males in their 20s with slender builds.

Anyne with information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office at 1-800-222-TIPS.