A quiet stretch just east of Puyallup city limits turned into a crime scene early Thursday when a 45-year-old man was found dead after a 3 a.m. 911 call reporting someone bleeding and in need of help, according to Pierce County deputies. Responding deputies found the man in the 12200 block of 113th Avenue East, and by daybreak detectives and forensic teams had locked down the area to figure out how the overnight emergency turned fatal. No arrests had been reported as of Thursday morning.
Investigation Under Way
According to The News Tribune, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that detectives and forensic specialists were at the scene processing evidence and working to determine what happened. Officials kept early details tight, noting that the investigation was active and ongoing as they collected information and interviewed potential witnesses.
Where It Happened And How To Help
The location deputies responded to, the 12200 block of 113th Avenue East, sits just outside Puyallup city limits. Detectives are asking anyone who might have seen or heard something in the area overnight, or who has any potentially useful information, to contact the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at (253) 287-4455. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can reach Tacoma/Pierce Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Investigators say those tips could be key as they review evidence and follow up on leads from the scene.
What Officials Say And What’s Next
Authorities have not yet released the victim’s name or the cause of death, and as of Thursday it was still unclear whether the case was being treated as a homicide. Yahoo News reported that no one was in custody while detectives worked under search warrants tied to the investigation. Pierce County officials have said they will share more information as it is confirmed and as the case develops.
