Shortly after 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Pierce County deputies responding to a report of a man down found an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound in the 500 block of 112th Street East. The suspect had already taken off, deputies said, and investigators quickly opened a homicide investigation. The initial update from the sheriff's office did not mention any arrests, and officials described the case as active and ongoing.
What deputies said
According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called for a report of a man down and arrived to find the 18-year-old with a gunshot wound in the 500 block of 112th St E. The post states that a suspect reportedly fled the area before deputies got there. Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact the sheriff's office and noted that their X account is not monitored around the clock, reminding people to call 911 for emergencies.
Local context
Pierce County has grappled with multiple fatal shootings in recent years, even as the overall homicide tally dipped last year. An analysis cited 49 homicides in 2025, down from 55 the year before. That analysis was summarized by Yahoo, which in turn cited reporting by The News Tribune. The numbers highlight how each new killing lands hard in communities already working to push gun violence down.
How to help
Investigators are asking anyone with video or information to contact the Pierce County Sheriff's Office non‑emergency line or submit tips to Crime Stoppers. The sheriff's office provides contact details and guidance on its blotter and official pages, including how to forward information directly to detectives. Officials say more details will be released as the investigation moves forward.
