Crime & Safety
Puyallup, WA Shooting: Man, 30, Hospitalized; Girlfriend Arrested
Puyallup, WA – A 30 year old man was rushed to a hospital in serious condition after a domestic violence shooting Wednesday evening at an apartment complex in the Puyallup area of Pierce County. His 2
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-15T21:25:56.602Z
Puyallup, WA – A 30 year old man was rushed to a hospital in serious condition after a domestic violence shooting Wednesday evening at an apartment complex in the Puyallup area of Pierce County. His 29 year old girlfriend was arrested following the incident.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded around 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, to reports of a shooting at Canyon Park Apartments in the 11000 block of 56th Avenue Court East.
Authorities said a woman called 911 reporting that her boyfriend had been shot.
When deputies arrived, they located the 30 year old man suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in serious condition.
Argument Reportedly Preceded Shooting Investigators determined that the shooting occurred following a verbal altercation between the victim and his girlfriend.
The sheriff's office reported that the 29 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of first degree assault involving domestic violence.
Authorities have not publicly identified the individuals involved in the information released Thursday.
The sheriff's office also did not provide additional details about what allegedly led to the confrontation or whether a firearm was recovered.
Detectives Continue Investigation Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The victim's condition beyond the initial report of serious injuries has not been provided.
The shooting occurred in the Puyallup area of Pierce County, part of the greater Tacoma metropolitan area.
As of the sheriff's Thursday update, investigators had not released additional information about potential charges beyond the reported arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations have not been proven in court.