Tacoma mayor says officers involved in Manuel Ellis' death should be fired, prosecuted
TACOMA -- Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards is calling for the firing of four police officers involved in the restraint and arrest of Manuel Ellis, who died three months ago while in police custody."The officers who committed this crime should be fired and prosecuted to the full extent of the law," Woodards said late Thursday after video surfaced showing the final moments of Ellis' life.
TACOMA -- Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards is calling for the firing of four police officers involved in the restraint and arrest of Manuel Ellis, who died three months ago while in police custody."The officers who committed this crime should be fired and prosecuted to the full extent of the law," Woodards said late Thursday after video surfaced showing the final moments of Ellis' life.
'I cried every day:' Family of Tacoma man who died in police custody calls for transparency
TACOMA -- A grieving family in Tacoma is responding to a medical examiner's conclusion that their loved one’s death was a homicide.Manuel Ellis, 33, died while being restrained by four Tacoma Police officers in March near the intersection of South 96th Street and Ainsworth Avenue South.
TACOMA -- A grieving family in Tacoma is responding to a medical examiner's conclusion that their loved one’s death was a homicide.Manuel Ellis, 33, died while being restrained by four Tacoma Police officers in March near the intersection of South 96th Street and Ainsworth Avenue South.
'As sick as I was, this made me sicker': Elderly man's home vandalized with racial slurs
TACOMA -- Tacoma Police are investigating a hate crime targeted at an elderly black man who's called Tacoma home for nearly three decades.“I’m 74 years old, I shouldn’t have to deal with this, so how do you describe how you feel when you come out of the bedroom and you’ve kicked the virus and you’re thankful that way, and you’re trying to mow the lawn and you see this?”Tuesday morning was the first time Robert Batie left his house in nearly three months, after surviving COVID-19.That’s when he saw his home had been vandalized, covered in racial slurs.“As sick as I was, this made me sicker, it really did, and the virus almost killed me.”The massive amount of graffiti was incredibly profane and targeted, all because of Robert’s race.“For somebody to do something like that, that is hate.
TACOMA -- Tacoma Police are investigating a hate crime targeted at an elderly black man who's called Tacoma home for nearly three decades.“I’m 74 years old, I shouldn’t have to deal with this, so how do you describe how you feel when you come out of the bedroom and you’ve kicked the virus and you’re thankful that way, and you’re trying to mow the lawn and you see this?”Tuesday morning was the first time Robert Batie left his house in nearly three months, after surviving COVID-19.That’s when he saw his home had been vandalized, covered in racial slurs.“As sick as I was, this made me sicker, it really did, and the virus almost killed me.”The massive amount of graffiti was incredibly profane and targeted, all because of Robert’s race.“For somebody to do something like that, that is hate.
Hundreds gather at vigil for man who died while restrained by Tacoma Police
TACOMA - Hundreds came out for a vigil to honor Manuel Ellis at the location where he died three months ago during an encounter with Tacoma Police.Family, friends and the community gathered at the intersection of 96th Street and South Ainsworth Avenue, the same location Ellis died on March 3rd."We were always together, he was my whole heart," said Ellis’ sister Monèt Mixon.Mixon says she had to fight to get attention for her brother’s death and says she will continue to fight."I’ll keep pressing the issues, until I can’t press it anymore," she said.Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards says the city also wants answers."We don’t know a lot.
TACOMA - Hundreds came out for a vigil to honor Manuel Ellis at the location where he died three months ago during an encounter with Tacoma Police.Family, friends and the community gathered at the intersection of 96th Street and South Ainsworth Avenue, the same location Ellis died on March 3rd."We were always together, he was my whole heart," said Ellis’ sister Monèt Mixon.Mixon says she had to fight to get attention for her brother’s death and says she will continue to fight."I’ll keep pressing the issues, until I can’t press it anymore," she said.Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards says the city also wants answers."We don’t know a lot.
'Can't breathe!' Medical Examiner says man died being restrained by Tacoma Police
TACOMA -- Three months after Manuel "Manny" Ellis died on the streets of Tacoma during an encounter with police, the case of George Floyd and the worldwide fury that followed is raising questions about his death.Ellis, 33, was walking in the intersection of 96th Street and South Ainsworth Avenue about 11:30 p.m. on March 3, when four officers noticed him "struggling" in the intersection, Pierce County Sheriff's detective Ed Troyer said."He was having distress in the intersection, they asked him if he was alright and needed help," Troyer told Q13 News. "He walked up to the Tacoma Police Officers and said, 'I have warrants, I need to talk.' As soon as the police officer got out of the car, he assaulted one of them and slam dunked him into the ground."There were four officers at the scene who handcuffed and restrained him.
TACOMA -- Three months after Manuel "Manny" Ellis died on the streets of Tacoma during an encounter with police, the case of George Floyd and the worldwide fury that followed is raising questions about his death.Ellis, 33, was walking in the intersection of 96th Street and South Ainsworth Avenue about 11:30 p.m. on March 3, when four officers noticed him "struggling" in the intersection, Pierce County Sheriff's detective Ed Troyer said."He was having distress in the intersection, they asked him if he was alright and needed help," Troyer told Q13 News. "He walked up to the Tacoma Police Officers and said, 'I have warrants, I need to talk.' As soon as the police officer got out of the car, he assaulted one of them and slam dunked him into the ground."There were four officers at the scene who handcuffed and restrained him.
Mayor, and business owners respond to destruction in Tacoma; curfew goes into effect
TACOMA, WA - Following a peaceful day of protesting in Tacoma, things turned aggressive late into the night and early morning.Along Pacific Avenue, a row of boarded-up storefronts line the street.“I don’t think it’s right that all of these businesses are having to put up plywood to protect themselves from what’s going on,” said Eric Hoolahan.Hoolahan is the president of Bellevue Rare Coins.About a dozen people smashed through the front door of his business Monday night.
TACOMA, WA - Following a peaceful day of protesting in Tacoma, things turned aggressive late into the night and early morning.Along Pacific Avenue, a row of boarded-up storefronts line the street.“I don’t think it’s right that all of these businesses are having to put up plywood to protect themselves from what’s going on,” said Eric Hoolahan.Hoolahan is the president of Bellevue Rare Coins.About a dozen people smashed through the front door of his business Monday night.
Tacoma businesses damaged after a day of peaceful protests turns disruptive
TACOMA -- A long day of peaceful protests in Tacoma turned disruptive and destructive as night fell Monday, leaving several State Street businesses cleaning up shattered storefronts and other damage Tuesday morning.Area youth hosted a peaceful protest Monday to show people the fight toward change can be done peacefully.
TACOMA -- A long day of peaceful protests in Tacoma turned disruptive and destructive as night fell Monday, leaving several State Street businesses cleaning up shattered storefronts and other damage Tuesday morning.Area youth hosted a peaceful protest Monday to show people the fight toward change can be done peacefully.
Tacoma youth host peaceful protest in response to George Floyd's death
TACOMA – As outrage continues to spark nationwide surrounding the death of George Floyd of Minneapolis, a group of people with their own agenda are hijacking peaceful protests.The instigators cause the protests to escalate to riots, resulting in assault, arson, vandalism and looting.A group of young people in Tacoma did not want the acts of violence to overshadow their call to action against police brutality.Area youth hosted a peaceful protest Monday to show people the fight towards change can be done peacefully.
TACOMA – As outrage continues to spark nationwide surrounding the death of George Floyd of Minneapolis, a group of people with their own agenda are hijacking peaceful protests.The instigators cause the protests to escalate to riots, resulting in assault, arson, vandalism and looting.A group of young people in Tacoma did not want the acts of violence to overshadow their call to action against police brutality.Area youth hosted a peaceful protest Monday to show people the fight towards change can be done peacefully.
New 'Las Vegas-style' Emerald Queen Casino ready to open June 8
TACOMA -- The Puyallup Tribe's long-awaited 310,000-square-foot gaming center is slated to open June 8, the tribe announced Monday.The building will replace the popular Tacoma I-5 casino.The new casino has been touted as "Las Vegas-style." Everything is new, from the games to the lights to a 2,000-seat concert venue and event center.A 12-story, 170-room hotel is under construction and slated to be completed in the summer.
TACOMA -- The Puyallup Tribe's long-awaited 310,000-square-foot gaming center is slated to open June 8, the tribe announced Monday.The building will replace the popular Tacoma I-5 casino.The new casino has been touted as "Las Vegas-style." Everything is new, from the games to the lights to a 2,000-seat concert venue and event center.A 12-story, 170-room hotel is under construction and slated to be completed in the summer.
Small Business Sunday: eTc Tacoma missing community connection during closure
Founded by two Tacoma natives, eTc Tacoma is more than just a shop selling streetwear – it's a place for the community to gather. That connection is what co-owner Umi Wagoner says the business has missed most during a now two-month long closure.
Founded by two Tacoma natives, eTc Tacoma is more than just a shop selling streetwear – it's a place for the community to gather. That connection is what co-owner Umi Wagoner says the business has missed most during a now two-month long closure.
Tacoma tempts taste buds with free weekend event
Tacoma, Wash., - This weekend's Taste of Tacoma is being called the "ultimate summer get together."Point Defiance Park plays host to over 200 food and specialty vendors with over 70 live bands and entertainment.
Tacoma, Wash., - This weekend's Taste of Tacoma is being called the "ultimate summer get together."Point Defiance Park plays host to over 200 food and specialty vendors with over 70 live bands and entertainment.
Thousands of youth come together to celebrate giving back
TACOMA, Wash. -- Nearly sixteen thousand students from across Western Washington gathered in Tacoma for "WE Day." The event is put on to celebrate a year of action that transformed communities and changed lives.The event doesn't cost money to get into, instead students earned a ticket by giving back through volunteerism.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Nearly sixteen thousand students from across Western Washington gathered in Tacoma for "WE Day." The event is put on to celebrate a year of action that transformed communities and changed lives.The event doesn't cost money to get into, instead students earned a ticket by giving back through volunteerism.
Community celebration underway at new Tacoma aquarium
TACOMA, Wash. -- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is inviting the community to construct and create hundreds of paper turtles.The project will be featured alongside real turtles ,and for every one that's made, $2 will be donated to support ocean conservation youth leadership.The community celebration and outreach marks six months that the zoo has been in their new space."We closed down our 55-year-old north Pacific Aquarium here at Point Defiance this past year and we transferred all the fish and invertebrates we had there down to the new aquarium," Neil Allen, Aquatics Curator, explains. "The old aquarium had reached the end of its lifespan, and this is a nicer facility to show off the fish."The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is also hosting an Ocean Voices Speaker Series.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is inviting the community to construct and create hundreds of paper turtles.The project will be featured alongside real turtles ,and for every one that's made, $2 will be donated to support ocean conservation youth leadership.The community celebration and outreach marks six months that the zoo has been in their new space."We closed down our 55-year-old north Pacific Aquarium here at Point Defiance this past year and we transferred all the fish and invertebrates we had there down to the new aquarium," Neil Allen, Aquatics Curator, explains. "The old aquarium had reached the end of its lifespan, and this is a nicer facility to show off the fish."The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is also hosting an Ocean Voices Speaker Series.
Sloths, otters, kangaroos and more living together in Tacoma petting zoo
TACOMA, Wash. - Debbie Dolittle's is a year round, indoor, petting zoo that offers the community a chance to get their hands on animals they'd otherwise never get the opportunity to meet.
TACOMA, Wash. - Debbie Dolittle's is a year round, indoor, petting zoo that offers the community a chance to get their hands on animals they'd otherwise never get the opportunity to meet.
Back-to-back crashes on I-5 cause long commute times in Tacoma
UPDATE: I-5 reopened in both directions just after 7 a.m. Wednesday.Drivers in and around Tacoma will need to plan a lot of extra time to get to work Wednesday morning.
UPDATE: I-5 reopened in both directions just after 7 a.m. Wednesday.Drivers in and around Tacoma will need to plan a lot of extra time to get to work Wednesday morning.
North Tacoma grocery store raises money for fire victims in California
TACOMA, Wash. - - A grocery store owner in North Tacoma is stepping up to help some grocery store employees in California who’ve lost everything in the deadliest fire of the Western region.Customers at Grocery Outlet in North Tacoma are donating money to help 37 Grocery Outlet employees in Paradise, Calif., who’ve lost their jobs and homes in the devastating fires.
TACOMA, Wash. - - A grocery store owner in North Tacoma is stepping up to help some grocery store employees in California who’ve lost everything in the deadliest fire of the Western region.Customers at Grocery Outlet in North Tacoma are donating money to help 37 Grocery Outlet employees in Paradise, Calif., who’ve lost their jobs and homes in the devastating fires.
Man charged with raping two women at knifepoint in Tacoma could have more victims
A Tacoma man is facing rape, kidnapping and robbery charges after allegedly sexually assaulting two women at knifepoint, and prosecutors say he could be responsible for other similar attacks over the past few months.
A Tacoma man is facing rape, kidnapping and robbery charges after allegedly sexually assaulting two women at knifepoint, and prosecutors say he could be responsible for other similar attacks over the past few months.
Tacoma police investigate Hilltop homicide
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma police are working to figure out who killed a man and left his body near 21st Street and South Sheridan Avenue, a few blocks from St.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma police are working to figure out who killed a man and left his body near 21st Street and South Sheridan Avenue, a few blocks from St.
Tacoma police investigate deadly shooting
One person is dead, and another recovering after a shooting in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood.Tacoma police got reports of gunshots just before 11:00 Wednesday night, but when officers arrived, there was nothing to be seen.
One person is dead, and another recovering after a shooting in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood.Tacoma police got reports of gunshots just before 11:00 Wednesday night, but when officers arrived, there was nothing to be seen.
Police: Man arrested after threatening others at Tacoma motel with rifle
TACOMA, Wash. -- Officers have arrested an armed man at a Tacoma motel where he reportedly threatened to shoot people Monday morning.Tacoma Police Officer Loretta Cool says officers responded to the motel Monday morning around 9 a.m. after receiving reports that a shot had been fired in a room.A short while later, others reported seeing a man outside a room with a rifle threatening to shoot everyone.The motel was evacuated and nearby schools were placed in lockdown as a precaution.Cool says officers tried to make contact with the man, but were unsuccessful.Police say the man was taken into custody without incident at about 12:30 p.m. Monday.Cool said there were no reported injuries.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Officers have arrested an armed man at a Tacoma motel where he reportedly threatened to shoot people Monday morning.Tacoma Police Officer Loretta Cool says officers responded to the motel Monday morning around 9 a.m. after receiving reports that a shot had been fired in a room.A short while later, others reported seeing a man outside a room with a rifle threatening to shoot everyone.The motel was evacuated and nearby schools were placed in lockdown as a precaution.Cool says officers tried to make contact with the man, but were unsuccessful.Police say the man was taken into custody without incident at about 12:30 p.m. Monday.Cool said there were no reported injuries.