The Tacoma Police Department is currently on the hunt for an individual involved in a shooting that targeted a school patrol officer. According to a report from KOMO News, the incident took place on the afternoon of July 18, in the parking lot of the Tacoma Public Schools office on South 8th St. Security cameras captured footage of a silver SUV slowly approaching an occupied, marked Tacoma School Patrol vehicle, before a shooter disembarked and fired a single shot narrowly missing the officer.

Witnesses and local residents who might have relevant information have been urged to swiftly come forward with details that may aid in the investigation. The Tacoma Police Department, eager to apprehend the suspect, has highlighted the shooter was last seen escaping in the silver SUV, last captured on camera at the intersection of South 7th St. and Tacoma Ave S, as detailed by footage obtained by FOX 13 Seattle.

A clearer image of the suspected shooter was provided by the Tacoma Police via MyNorthwest, which shows the man exiting the passenger seat of the SUV, armed with a handgun. Tacoma Police have labeled the suspect as an "attempted murder suspect." The exact motives behind this seemingly targeted attack remain undisclosed, but Tacoma Police have emphasized the seriousness of this offense and are treating the case with high priority.

Community members with information that could potentially lead to the arrest of the suspect are encouraged to immediately report to the authorities. Tacoma Police have been explicitly clear in their appeal, stating "anyone with information about this incident to contact the department," and that tips can be kept anonymous. In light of the situation's gravity, officials remind citizens they can leave tips with Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County at 1-800-222-TIPS or through the P3tips.com app, in an effort to ensure the swift capture of the gunman and to uphold safety within the community.