Pierce County, WA – A 54-year-old man and his dog were hospitalized early Sunday morning after a stabbing in Parkland that led to a deputy-involved shooting, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies say the incident began around 6:24 a.m. on January 25 when the victim called 911, reporting he had been stabbed near the S 5 Quickstop Grocery on Park Avenue S. The victim told authorities that an unknown man approached him, asked about his religion, and allegedly attacked him after he replied that he was Christian.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital. His dog, also stabbed during the assault, underwent emergency surgery at an animal hospital.
Deputies used K9 units to search the area for over two hours before spotting the suspect near 112th Street S around 8:40 a.m. The man allegedly fled behind a nearby home, and deputies reported shots fired at 8:47 a.m. The suspect was later taken to a hospital; his condition remains unknown.
The Pierce County Force Investigation Team is now leading the case, and authorities have confirmed that the scene remains active as of Friday morning.
Residents are advised to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
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