On August 8th at around 3:07 pm, our deputies were assisting the FBI task force with looking for a possibly armed and dangerous suspect who was wanted out of the city of Tacoma for a drive by shooting. The suspect was recently Involved in 2 pursuits, 1 with Tacoma and WSP and 1 with our University Place Deputies.
When deputies found the suspect he ran into one of our patrol cars and then fled. Deputies were able to use a PIT maneuver to get the car stopped at the 8400 block of Pacific Ave and the suspect fled again on foot.
Watch to see how deputies and undercover officers gave chase and were able to catch this suspect.
For all this trouble the suspect was booked and charged with 3 counts of Assault in the 1st Degree, Drive by Shooting, 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1st Degree, Felony Eluding, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, and a DUI. His bail for just the 3 Assault counts was $750,000. Fantastic Job everyone!
My goodness I truly appreciate all of the officers involved to capture this criminal. Thank you for removing this garbage from the streets of Pierce County! I have lived in worked in Pierce county all my life and the last few years have been horrible but I am glad that we have our law enforcement.
Unbelievable how the officers can run so well, and long, with all their equipment. They have to be in great shape. Nice job!
Continue to remain encouraged (Officers); I’m praying for you and with you! Love you all very much…….
The officers are ROCK STARS! They work daily, to keep us ALL SAFE! GOD BLESS THEM ALL!! 🙌
I vote for tennis shoes for the cops.
Nice I’m so proud of all the hard work. Thank you for helping us to feel safe. Great job!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Fantastic effort! Now let’s see if the justice system puts him behind bars long enough to protect society. It only goes to prove that criminals don’t obey the law…even gun control laws.
Thank you for your tremendous efforts!
Would the mayor like to chime in on this one as well?