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Woman opens fire on fleeing carjacker accused of shooting her girlfriend in Spanaway

Spanaway, WALocal News

A dramatic incident in Spanaway, Washington, unfolded when a woman opened fire on a carjacker who had shot her girlfriend during a marijuana sale gone awry. The confrontation occurred at approximately 5:14 PM near the Life Center Rainier Campus, leading to a chaotic scene witnessed by local residents. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, the girlfriend sustained serious injuries but managed to escape and seek help at a nearby residence, where deputies quickly arrived to provide first aid. Eyewitnesses recounted the moments leading up to the shooting, highlighting the suspect's sudden transformation from a bystander to a carjacker. Despite the woman's attempts to fend off the assailant by firing shots, the suspect sped away with their vehicle and remains at large.

The community is now on high alert, with residents expressing fear over the violent crime occurring in broad daylight. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect's whereabouts to contact them. The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding public safety and crime in the area.

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