Tacoma officer 'not a racist criminal': Police union responds to outrage over cruiser incident
"The involved officer — a decorated 30-year officer and member of the Tacoma community with a stellar record who hails from Southeast Asia — is not a racist criminal. He is a human and a dedicated public servant who reacted to a violent mob trying to do him harm," the Tacoma Police Union said.
"The involved officer — a decorated 30-year officer and member of the Tacoma community with a stellar record who hails from Southeast Asia — is not a racist criminal. He is a human and a dedicated public servant who reacted to a violent mob trying to do him harm," the Tacoma Police Union said.
Police union defends Tacoma officer
The union says the Tacoma officer who drove through a crowd while responding to illegal street racing is not a "racist criminal," but a decorated veteran officer.
The union says the Tacoma officer who drove through a crowd while responding to illegal street racing is not a "racist criminal," but a decorated veteran officer.
'It's not worth it': Local family warns of street racing
Local leaders are trying to figure out how to combat what some are calling an epidemic of street racing.
Local leaders are trying to figure out how to combat what some are calling an epidemic of street racing.
Pierce County pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens serving thousands
A new pop-up clinic opened in Pierce County on Tuesday, giving thousands of Washingtonians the chance to roll up their sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine without getting out of their cars.
A new pop-up clinic opened in Pierce County on Tuesday, giving thousands of Washingtonians the chance to roll up their sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine without getting out of their cars.
Community reacts to Tacoma Police Department's cruiser incident
There is mixed reaction to the weekend incident that started with street racing at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and South 9th Street.
There is mixed reaction to the weekend incident that started with street racing at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and South 9th Street.
Tacoma leaders search for answers after street racing leads to police incident
Tacoma Police released the name of the officer involved in the incident: Officer Khanh Phan, a 58-year-old man who has been a member of the Tacoma Police Department for more than 29 years.
Tacoma Police released the name of the officer involved in the incident: Officer Khanh Phan, a 58-year-old man who has been a member of the Tacoma Police Department for more than 29 years.
Protest erupts in Tacoma over police car driving through crowd
Protesters set a large fire, damaged buildings and marched with signs late Sunday in response to a police car driving through a crowd in Tacoma the day before, leaving at least two people injured.
Protesters set a large fire, damaged buildings and marched with signs late Sunday in response to a police car driving through a crowd in Tacoma the day before, leaving at least two people injured.
Special meeting in Tacoma
The Tacoma City Council will hold a special meeting Monday afternoon to address outrage over a police officer driving through a crowd of people and running over some of them.
The Tacoma City Council will hold a special meeting Monday afternoon to address outrage over a police officer driving through a crowd of people and running over some of them.
Tacoma mayor responds to protests over police officer driving through crowd of people
The City of Tacoma’s mayor is responding to protests over a police officer driving through a crowd of people and running over some of them Saturday night.
The City of Tacoma’s mayor is responding to protests over a police officer driving through a crowd of people and running over some of them Saturday night.
At least 2 people injured after Tacoma police car runs through crowd gathered for street racing
A Tacoma police cruiser ran over a person Saturday night after responding to a reported street racing incident in the South 900 Block of Pacific Avenue.
A Tacoma police cruiser ran over a person Saturday night after responding to a reported street racing incident in the South 900 Block of Pacific Avenue.
Tacoma Stars ready for indoor season opener against Kansas City
A local Major Arena Soccer League team is gearing up for its first game since the pandemic forced its season to end early last year. The Tacoma Stars are set to take on the Kansas City Comets Friday in Missouri.
A local Major Arena Soccer League team is gearing up for its first game since the pandemic forced its season to end early last year. The Tacoma Stars are set to take on the Kansas City Comets Friday in Missouri.
'Probably wouldn't have survived': Man thanks Tacoma shelter for help in the winter months
The city of Tacoma will open a temporary warming shelter in the northeast neighborhood by the end of the month, a topic that has caused controversy in the community.
The city of Tacoma will open a temporary warming shelter in the northeast neighborhood by the end of the month, a topic that has caused controversy in the community.
Man thanks Tacoma shelter for help in winter months
He says he probably would not have survived otherwise.
He says he probably would not have survived otherwise.
Tacoma mayor looking for answers after five people shot in less than 36 hours
In less than 36 hours, five people have been shot in Tacoma; two people have died, and the mayor says she will find answers.
In less than 36 hours, five people have been shot in Tacoma; two people have died, and the mayor says she will find answers.
Five people shot in Tacoma in less than 36 hours; Mayor Victoria Woodards says the city will find answers
Five people shot in Tacoma in less than 36 hours; Mayor Victoria Woodards says the city will find answers
Five people shot in Tacoma in less than 36 hours; Mayor Victoria Woodards says the city will find answers
Tacoma had a 47% increase in homicides in 2020; this year they've had three in three weeks
In 2020, Tacoma saw a 47% increase in homicides in comparison to the year before; so far in 2021 there have been three homicides in less than three full weeks.
In 2020, Tacoma saw a 47% increase in homicides in comparison to the year before; so far in 2021 there have been three homicides in less than three full weeks.
Tacoma woman dies from injuries sustained in alleged fight with father of her children
The Tacoma Police Department is now investigating a homicide after an assault victim succumbed to her injuries.
The Tacoma Police Department is now investigating a homicide after an assault victim succumbed to her injuries.
One killed, three injured in two separate double shootings in Tacoma
Police in Tacoma are investigating two separate double shootings that killed one person and injured three others just hours apart.
Police in Tacoma are investigating two separate double shootings that killed one person and injured three others just hours apart.
Two double shootings in Tacoma
One person was killed and three others were injured in two separate double shootings in Tacoma.
One person was killed and three others were injured in two separate double shootings in Tacoma.
Tacoma kindergarten students prepare for return to in-person classes on Tuesday
Tuesday is the big day for Tacoma Schools where up to 15 kids will be allowed into each classroom. Students will spend two days on campus each week while distance learning from home for the others.
Tuesday is the big day for Tacoma Schools where up to 15 kids will be allowed into each classroom. Students will spend two days on campus each week while distance learning from home for the others.