A quiet stretch near Summit View turned into a crime scene Sunday after a 37-year-old man was found shot in the Summit area, and Pierce County deputies quickly launched a homicide investigation.
Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and found the man suffering from gunshot wounds. They provided medical aid at the scene, but he later died, according to the sheriff’s office, as investigators began processing the neighborhood near Summit View.
According to The News Tribune, deputies were called to the 12200 block of Canyon Road East after reports that someone had been shot. The paper reports the 37-year-old victim received medical aid at the scene but did not survive. The sheriff’s office initially shared details on its social channels while detectives moved in to collect evidence.
Investigation Underway
In an online update, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said detectives are treating the death as a homicide and that Major Crimes investigators are leading the probe. Deputies were seen canvassing the area and talking with residents as they worked to piece together what happened. As of the latest update, officials have not released a suspect description or a possible motive.
Context In The County
The News Tribune recently reported that Pierce County has seen several violent incidents this year and that homicides in unincorporated areas have spiked at times. That reporting notes that investigators depend heavily on community tips and video as they work to build timelines and identify suspects…