A Saturday evening on Park Ave S in Parkland turned violent when a man in his 40s was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting on June 6. Deputies found him lying on the sidewalk in the 10900 block of Park Ave S and performed lifesaving aid until medics arrived. He was taken to a local hospital in serious condition.
What deputies say
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were dispatched to a shooting along Park Ave S at about 8:02 p.m. on June 6, where they located the victim in the 10900 block. According to the department's blotter, deputies provided medical aid at the scene before fire crews arrived, and the man was then transported to the hospital in serious condition. The sheriff's office says the investigation remains active.
Witness accounts
Witnesses told deputies the gunfire came from a vehicle that sped off after the man was struck, and deputies conducted an area check and interviewed witnesses, per KIRO 7 News Seattle. Even after the search, deputies did not locate any suspects or involved vehicles. No arrests have been announced, and investigators have not released a suspected motive.
Where this fits locally
The shooting comes on the heels of a deadly robbery-homicide in Parkland on May 24, when a 17-year-old was killed, a case that drew heavy law-enforcement attention in the neighborhood, according to The News Tribune. Residents and deputies have urged anyone with surveillance footage or tips to come forward as detectives pursue leads. The recent shootings have left neighbors on edge and investigators stressing how crucial video and eyewitness information can be.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information, dash-cam video or security camera footage is asked to contact the Pierce County Sheriff's Office or submit an anonymous tip to Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers. Per the department's blotter, detectives are asking witnesses to call and share any video they may have. Deputies say they will continue canvassing the area and reviewing available footage as the investigation moves forward.
