A newly surfaced surveillance clip appears to capture the moments just before and after a deadly shooting in Tacoma, and police say the gunman is still on the loose. Neighbors told reporters they heard gunfire and watched officers race to the scene. Detectives have officially classified the case as a homicide and are urging residents to comb through any nearby doorbell or security camera footage for possible clues.
Raw video published by KIRO 7
Raw footage published by KIRO 7 appears to show a person opening fire and then leaving the scene, according to the station. Investigators are scrutinizing the clip to try to identify the suspect and to piece together a clear timeline of events. As reported by KIRO 7, the shooter remains at large.
Police ask neighbors for tips and footage
Tacoma police are urging anyone with information or recordings tied to the incident to contact investigators. The city's police services page lists the Tacoma Police Department's non-emergency number at (253) 287-4455 and a main information line at (253) 591-5950; tips can also be submitted to Tacoma‑Pierce County Crime Stoppers at (253) 591-5959. The city's police services page provides the numbers residents can use to report tips.
Why local video matters
Doorbell and surveillance clips have played a central role in several recent Pierce County investigations, helping detectives confirm timelines and identify people and vehicles. Hoodline previously covered an early-January Tacoma homicide where investigators similarly asked residents to share camera footage; that case underscored how neighborhood recordings can move an investigation forward. See our earlier coverage of the New Year's Day shooting for background.
The most complete public record of this incident so far is the video and account of the police response published by KIRO 7. The clip is available online, and anyone with tips or additional video is asked to call the Tacoma Police Department's listed numbers or submit information to Crime Stoppers.
