Man found shot to death after Tukwila crash
Tukwila police detectives investigating after a man was found shot to death in a car.
TUKWILA, Wash. - Tukwila police detectives are investigating a shooting that left a man dead Sunday night.
After 5 p.m., officers responded to a report of a single-car crash near South 116th Way and Tukwila International Boulevard.
When police arrived at the scene, they found the car and one person inside.
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Police said the car had been struck by gunfire and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The roadway was closed for several hours.
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It's unknown what led up to the shooting and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call 206-241-2121, send a private message on social media or email the Tacoma Police Department at tips@tukwilawa.gov and reference case No. 240001452.