Pierce County, WA — Deputies are investigating a fatal shooting of an 18-year-old discovered this morning in Pierce County.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 9:00 a.m. to the 500 block of 112th Street East following reports of a man down.
When deputies arrived, they found an 18-year-old male deceased with an apparent gunshot wound, authorities said.
Investigators say a suspect allegedly fled the scene before deputies arrived, prompting an active search in the area. Law enforcement officials later confirmed that a suspect is now in custody as detectives continue following multiple leads related to the case.
Officials have not released the victim’s identity pending notification of family members.
The sheriff’s office described the case as an active and ongoing homicide investigation. Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including what led up to the incident and whether others may have been involved.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have information related to the case to contact the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation activity drew a visible law enforcement presence to the residential area Saturday morning as deputies secured the scene and began gathering evidence.
Incidents like this often affect nearby commuters and students in the 112th Street East corridor, a heavily traveled route through central Pierce County.
Officials say additional updates may be released as the investigation develops.
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