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Tacoma Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot in Tacoma and later died in Lakewood on July 1, 2024. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but the victim succumbed at the scene. The location of the initial shooting remains unknown, and authorities are seeking public assistance.
Lakewood police are searching for a man who stole a miniature semi-truck from a NAPA Auto Parts store. The theft occurred on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at 100th St. SW and 40th Ave. SW. The police have shared a photo of the suspect on social media and are asking for the community's help.
Crews extinguished an apartment fire in Lakewood, Washington, on Wednesday morning, affecting 27 apartments and rendering 12 unlivable. Nearly 40 residents and seven animals were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.