An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting that occurred after a high-speed chase in Spanaway. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office reported that the incident began with a domestic violence call yesterday morning. The suspect fled the scene when deputies arrived, leading to a pursuit that ended in gunfire on the 17300 block of Pacific Avenue, as detailed by KING5. In the aftermath, the suspect was transported to an area hospital, with their condition still unknown.
According to the KOMO News, few details have been released about the officer-involved shooting, but updates are expected as the Pierce County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) gathers more information on the incident. The chase, which took the deputies along Pacific Avenue from 260th Street East, ended when the suspect crashed their vehicle near the 17300 block of Pacific Avenue South.
This incident yesterday escalated when deputies conducted a felony traffic stop around 5:45 p.m., resulting in shots being fired. Fortunately, no deputies suffered injuries during the confrontation. The investigation into the shooting will be led by the Pierce County Force Investigation Team, ensuring an impartial review of the events that transpired.
"At approximately 5:45 p.m., deputies initiated a felony traffic stop, during which shots were fired," FOX13 Seattle reported. There has been no further information released about the identity or motive of the suspect involved in the domestic violence call that subsequently led to the chase and shooting. PCSO has yet to provide details regarding the officers involved or any potential charges the suspect may face.
