Pierce County, WA – Residents in the Midland area faced significant disruptions today after an active shooting investigation prompted road closures and a large containment zone, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the incident began around 10:06 a.m. Tuesday, when multiple callers reported active gunfire involving several people near 104th St. E and 12th Ave. E. When deputies arrived, they found a homeowner suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. They also discovered an abandoned vehicle on 104th St. E marked with bullet holes and shot-out windows.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, witnesses told deputies that a male and female allegedly fled the vehicle on foot and remain outstanding. Because the direction of travel was unknown, deputies established a wide containment zone covering much of the Midland community, located between Tacoma and Parkland in Pierce County.
As of Tuesday afternoon, 104th St. E remains closed between 12th Ave. E and Golden Given Rd., and investigators continue to canvass the area for evidence and surveillance footage. Deputies are urging residents to stay inside their homes or avoid the area entirely while the search continues.
Authorities have not released descriptions of the suspects, and the motive behind the gunfire remains under investigation. Anyone in the area who may have heard gunshots or seen suspicious activity is encouraged to contact the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
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