2 injured in Tacoma, WA, shooting near convenience store

Two people were injured in a shooting near a convenience store in Tacoma Thursday afternoon. 

What they're saying:

The Tacoma Police Department said it received a 911 call at 12:33 p.m. about a shooting between two people. The caller reported it happened near Park Avenue Foods, near the corner of Park Avenue South and South 72nd Street.

Tacoma Store Shooting Investigation

Tacoma police investigate a shooting outside Park Avenue Foods on April 23, 2026. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Officers arrived and found two men with gunshot wounds. Both were treated at the scene until crews from the Tacoma Fire Department arrived to take them to a nearby hospital.

Their conditions are unknown at this time. 

The department said officers are still investigating and interviewing witnesses.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: Information in this story comes from the Tacoma Police Department.

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