SWAT responds after shooting suspect barricades himself in Pierce County, WA home

The Brief

  • A 48-year-old man was shot Thursday morning in Pierce County and taken to the hospital in stable condition.
  • The suspect, a 20-year-old man, barricaded himself in a home near the scene and was later taken into custody without incident.
  • Authorities say the victim and suspect have no known connection; a nearby school canceled classes as a precaution.

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. A suspect who barricaded himself inside a Pierce County home after a shooting Thursday morning was taken into custody without incident, authorities said.

What we know:

According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), deputies responded to a reported drive-by shooting near the corner of 166th Street Court East and 129th Avenue Court East at around 7:06 a.m. When police arrived, they found a 48-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was treated and taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

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