An arrest has been made in the case of a homicide that left a young man dead in Tacoma back in July. The Tacoma Police Department has confirmed they took a man into custody on suspicion of first-degree murder, as reported by KOMO News. The suspect was apprehended after officials developed enough probable cause linking him to the July 20 crime.
The victim, a 21-year-old male identified as Aidan Schmidt, was discovered with gunshot wounds on the Scott Pierson Trail near the 1900 block of South Mullen Street around 1:30 a.m. Authorities quickly responded to the scene where they attempted life-saving measures that ultimately proved futile. The News Tribune notes that Schmidt was found shot in the chest and arm.
Following a meticulous investigation by Crime Scene Technicians and Detectives, Tacoma Police established probable cause by October 3 and proceeded with the arrest. As reported by KIRO 7, the suspect has been formally charged with first-degree murder.
The motive behind the shooting has yet to be disclosed by authorities, and the investigation remains ongoing. The suspect's identity has not been made public at this stage of the proceedings. Further details are expected to be released as the legal process unfolds. In the meantime, the suspect remains booked into the Pierce County Jail, awaiting further adjudication. News outlets are continuing to follow the story, providing updates as they become available to the public.