A rough weekend in Tacoma left two people fighting for their lives in separate incidents: an assault at a behavioral health hospital on Saturday and an early Sunday shooting several miles away. In both cases, Tacoma police and firefighters rushed in, provided emergency care on scene and moved the gravely injured victims to local hospitals.
Assault at Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital
The first emergency unfolded Saturday in the 3400 block of South 19th Street on the campus of Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Responders found an adult woman with life-threatening injuries, started life-saving measures at the scene and then transported her to a hospital for further treatment.
An adult man at the hospital was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault and taken into custody. Those details were reported by The News Tribune.
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital
Wellfound operates as an inpatient behavioral-health hospital on the MultiCare Allenmore campus. The facility lists its address as 3402 South 19th Street and notes that it serves adult patients from Pierce and South King counties. According to the Wellfound website, the hospital provides inpatient psychiatric care along with resources for both patients and visitors.
Sunday shooting on 96th Street South
Early Sunday, officers were called to the 2000 block of 96th Street South for a second, unrelated emergency. They arrived to find an adult man suffering from serious injuries consistent with a shooting. Tacoma Fire crews again delivered life-saving care on scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital.
At the time of the initial reports, investigators had not released any information about a possible suspect or motive. As reported by The News Tribune, both weekend incidents left their victims in critical condition.
What investigators say
Detectives with the Tacoma Police Department are investigating both scenes and working to determine whether the cases are connected in any way. According to the Tacoma Police Department, anyone with information about either incident is urged to contact the department or submit an online tip. Officials have not released additional identifying details about the hospitalized victims.
Legal next steps
The adult man arrested at the hospital scene was booked on suspicion of first-degree assault. Prosecutors are expected to review the case and decide whether to file formal charges. Court and booking information had not been made public in the initial reports.
Response from emergency services
Tacoma Fire Department personnel responded to both the hospital assault and the 96th Street South shooting, providing emergency medical care at each scene before transporting the patients to area hospitals. The city fire department describes its role in medical response and emergency transport across Tacoma on its website. For general information on services, see the Tacoma Fire Department.
