Convicted felon accused of shooting ex-girlfriend after trying to run her down -- surrenders
FUGITIVE CAPTURED May 5, 2015 -- Kent police say Tyree Johnson surrendered on Tuesday and was booked into the Regional Justice Center in Kent. FUGITIVE WANTED IN KENT April 30, 2015 -- Three-time convicted felon, Tyree Johnson, is accused of shooting the mother of his child after trying to run her down. "We had a woman and an acquaintance of hers walking down the roadway,” says Kent Det. Melanie Robinson. “Someone drove up really quick behind them, tried to run them off the road, they tried to run away, turned around and the woman realized that this is the father of her child, her ex-boyfriend, Tyree Johnson. He jumps out of the vehicle with a firearm in-hand and fires rounds at both victims. As a result she was shot in her backside. He jumps back in the vehicle and flees from the scene." Johnson's ex-girlfriend lived. He hasn't been seen since the shooting. Detectives think he could be hiding in Auburn or the Parkland/Spanaway areas of Pierce County. He's a known gang member with ties to Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood. His street name is "Tiny." The tattoo on his neck says "253" -- which is Tacoma's area code. Police say he could be driving an older gold or silver Ford Explorer. Detectives definitely consider him to be "armed and dangerous.” If this guy's going to take the time to rundown the mother of his child and shoot at her there's some genuine concern here,” says Det. Robinson. “Obviously if he's shooting at her not only did he want to hit her, he wanted her dead." If you know where he’s hiding, call an anonymous tip into: CRIME STOPPERS: 1-800-222-TIPS You must call the Crime Stoppers hotline with your tip to be eligible to receive a cash reward for information leading to a fugitive’s arrest. CLICK HERE for information on how to TEXT A TIP to Crime Stoppers.