Gunfire Outside South Tacoma’s Aero Apartments Leaves One Wounded

Gunfire broke out Tuesday evening near the Aero Apartments in South Tacoma, leaving one person injured and prompting an intensive search as daylight faded. The victim was treated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening, while the suspected shooter remained on the loose.

Tacoma police received a call about the shooting at 5:21 p.m. at the intersection of 96th Street South and South Ash Street, where officers found the wounded person, according to The News Tribune. Police spokesperson Shelbie Boyd told the paper that K-9 teams were deployed and officers worked to contain the area as they searched for the suspect.

Where It Happened

According to Apartments.com, Aero Apartments is located at 9314 S Ash St in Tacoma. The complex sits along the South 96th Street corridor in the city’s South Tacoma neighborhood.

Context On 96th Street

The same stretch of 96th Street has seen violence earlier this year. In March, two people were arrested after a separate shooting in the 2300 block of 96th Street South, according to The News Tribune.

Investigation Under Way

Tacoma officers remained in the area into the evening, using K-9 units to search nearby spots and keep the scene contained while detectives tracked down leads. For ongoing updates or to share information with investigators, the public can check the Tacoma Police Department media page for contact details.