City of Tacoma announcement.
TACOMA, Wash. — “This is a tragic day for Tacoma. Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the young male victim who was struck by gunfire this afternoon along Portland Avenue in East Tacoma. We offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as others grieving across our entire community. Although any loss of life is unacceptable, it is even more painful when we see a young life cut short. As we have stated in the past, we remain committed to working with our local, regional and national partners to reverse the alarming upward trend of violence that we have seen in recent years. While that may not be comforting in this moment, we must continue our efforts to address the root causes of these issues. The Tacoma Police Department has already begun working to identify, locate and apprehend the shooter, and they will share updates on this evolving situation as they become available.”
Statement from Tacoma Police Chief Avery L. Moore on the Tragedy at the 4000 Block of Portland Avenue
Tacoma, Wash. – Yesterday, a tragedy struck the City of Tacoma. The death of a child at any age is devastating; losing a child to murder shakes the very foundation of our entire community. As the family and community grieve, we grieve with you and for the family. During this difficult time, we must come together to find a path forward.
The Tacoma Police Department will continue to fight against violent crime. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and no child should fear their community, nor should any parent have to bury a child. Be assured that the Tacoma Police Department will not waiver in the pursuit of the apprehension of those responsible for this heinous act.
As a community, please support this family and each other. The Tacoma Police Department will never rest as it is our mission to create a safe and secure environment for each and every member of our community.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Tacoma Police Department tweet:
Mayor Woodard your a fraud. As a Mother whose child was shot … we no longer need your condolences. We don’t trust you are your “partners “ to do anything other than what you have done – nothing … it’s more insulting for you to behave as if you care , when your actions speak otherwise. I live in Tacoma and I have watched you ,Inslee and Troyer use our community as a playground and remain silent . We the community have no trust in you , I can longer believe that my Family nor my community is safe in your hands . This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans- it’s about doing your job and protecting this community and you have done nothing other than collected a paycheck….
Sincerely,
One of many Mothers who have gotten that call that their child has been shot
Why does the Mayor and Chief hide where the shooting took place, outside a school? The corruption in Tacoma is remarkable, subjective law enforcement. How the mayor, council members keep office is the question ❓ The answer is one party town, kakistocracy!
The goal is not a safe community, it is a disarmed community where thug culture rules.
That is the trajectory state and local government has forced us on in Western Washington.
Upstanding people don’t murder others on the street, thugs do. Gangsters do. Criminals do.
I don’t go anywhere in taComa without a weapon and my carry permit these days, because I refuse for myself and my family to become a victim to these thugs.
Thugs and drugs are the scourge of the city, not law-abiding citizens, armed for self-defense.
I carry a pistol because a cop is too heavy.
A thug isn’t going to give a damn if you succeed with your unconstitutional attacks on our right to self defense mayor. In fact he will rejoice, knowing his victims are easy-pickings.
You have been wrong on this for a very long time and the body count has escalated as a result.
Stop empathizing with thugs and start supporting those of us who suffer from that destructive culture.
It’s not the law that determines outcome for a community, it’s culture.
Exactly. Drugs and thugs.
So if we don’t have a Twitter account we cannot even view the film you refer to?
That seems shady also. My mother does not even have a cell phone, but she watches the news and reads this publication, why isn’t it made visible to everybody?
What are you hiding this time?
Brian makes some excellent points. I concur.
But Mayor, it’s unlawful to have a gun within 1,000 feet of a school, so how in the world did this happen?
This event is not a cue that Tacoma or any other community needs more gun control laws, it’s prima-facta evidence that gun control laws are ignored by the criminal element that you placate with woke social justice policies. Not arresting and imprisoning drug crimes, turning a blind eye to “small crimes” like burglary and prostitution. All this while ignoring the fact that (according to the FBI) over 30% of violent crimes in America are committed by blacks while they only make up11% of the population! Could it be that ignoring family values and the total collapse of the black family unit in America has something to do with it? Could it be that nearly 80% of those blacks committing these violent crimes grew up in a fatherless home? And that’s amazing stat in itself as 82% of all black pregnancies end in abortion.
The culture of the ethnic communities committing these craziness has to change before Tacomas crime problem is solved.
Regardless, adding gun control laws only affects those Americans that are law abiding citizens. I’ve been carrying a pistol for more than 30 years ENERY DAY. I’ve stopped two crimes (one against me one against an innocent female) and have never shot anyone.
Just like any other addiction, you have to confess that you have an addition (to failed work policies) and recognize its pain in your life before you can get better.
I’ll bet you that these thugs that did this are no strangers to the justice system, prosecutors or the police. The firearms laws they broke should put them away for the rest of their lives. But unfortunately gun law violations are the first thing plea bargand away and the thugs know it. The decriminalization of crime and the soft on crime approach we’ve been experiencing is the reason for the increase in crime. I hoped that would change last November, but appears things will probably get worse before they get better.