Hayes McCloud manhunt ends, killed by police in Seaside, Oregon
Homicide investigations underway in Pierce County
Detectives are investigating two homicides in Pierce County, one in Puyallup and one in Tacoma.
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - The man suspected of carrying out two separate homicides in Puyallup and Tacoma is dead after a police shooting in Seaside, Oregon.
Puyallup and Tacoma homicides connected, authorities say
What they're saying:
Pierce County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Carly Cappetto told FOX 13 Seattle that two homicides that occurred in Pierce County early Wednesday morning are believed to be connected because they involved related family members.
"It appears to be related family members right now. So it appears to be a targeted attack on related family members," said Cappetto. "It doesn't mean that other people can be in danger as well. The two scenes are connected in terms of they're all related in the same kind of family unit. But that doesn't mean that other people can be harmed. We don't know where he's at, we don't know what his motive is."
Search for WA murder suspect Hayes McCloud
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office later released a wanted poster for the person of interest, 24-year-old Hayes McCloud.
(Pierce County Sheriff's Office)
McCloud, who was considered armed and dangerous, reportedly fled in his 1996 Toyota 4Runner. A manhunt for McCloud ensued, which ended Wednesday night.
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank said McCloud was located in Seaside, Oregon, where police contacted him.
Then, a "major incident" transpired, which ended in McCloud being fatally shot by police. No officers were injured.
It's unknown what led up to the shooting, and additional details are expected to be released as the investigation continues.
Man found dead in Puyallup, WA home
Timeline:
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded around 2:40 a.m. to reports of a man found dead inside a home near the corner of Woodland Avenue East and 126th Street East.
Investigators said evidence indicates the violence began in a bedroom and extended outside the home.
The man was found with multiple fatal injuries, according to the sheriff's office.
Man shot, killed in Tacoma, WA
According to the Tacoma Police Department, officers responded to several reports of gunshots in the 6900 block of East D Street just after 3 a.m.
(Taylor Winkel)
When officers arrived, they found an adult male with gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts, the man died at the scene.
Detectives and crime scene technicians are investigating the incident as a homicide.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank, Pierce County Sheriff's Office and the Tacoma Police Department.
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