Tacoma City Hall locked down after former Human Services Commissioner accused of AK-47 death threats

A Tacoma woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say she sent dozens of explicit threats to kill city employees, health care workers and others—many referencing an AK-47—prompting a lockdown of Tacoma City Hall and a SWAT response at her home, according to police reports and court records.

Prosecutors charged Kimberly Ann Ellefson, 63, with four counts of felony harassment for threats to kill and one count of obstructing a law enforcement officer.

The charges stem from emails, social media posts and 911 calls made on Jan. 6, 2026, court filings show…

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