Home security video shows new angle of the night a man died in Tacoma police custody
Home security video shows a new angle of the night a man died while in Tacoma police custody in March. The family of Manuel Ellis and their attorney held a news conference, Tuesday, to show the video and call for an independent investigation in the case.
Home security video shows a new angle of the night a man died while in Tacoma police custody in March. The family of Manuel Ellis and their attorney held a news conference, Tuesday, to show the video and call for an independent investigation in the case.
Tacoma mayor says she will push for police body cameras following death of Manuel Ellis
TACOMA -- Tacoma leaders, including Mayor Victoria Woodards, came together Monday evening to discuss racial reconciliation and healing during a drive-in event hosted by Tacoma's NAACP, Tacoma's Ministerial Alliance, OURChurch, and Associated Ministries.Some of the most passionate words during the event came from Mayor Woodards when addressing the March 3 in-custody death of Manny Ellis, ruled a homicide by the medical examiner just last week.Dozens of cars filled the Cheney stadium parking lot, hanging onto the mayor's every word."Although she is a politician, the fact that she said she is a black woman and she is tired as well," said attendee and pastor, Jeffery Jones, recalling a moment of the Mayor's Woodards' speech that really resonated with him. "I think people fail to understand that this is bigger than George Floyd.
TACOMA -- Tacoma leaders, including Mayor Victoria Woodards, came together Monday evening to discuss racial reconciliation and healing during a drive-in event hosted by Tacoma's NAACP, Tacoma's Ministerial Alliance, OURChurch, and Associated Ministries.Some of the most passionate words during the event came from Mayor Woodards when addressing the March 3 in-custody death of Manny Ellis, ruled a homicide by the medical examiner just last week.Dozens of cars filled the Cheney stadium parking lot, hanging onto the mayor's every word."Although she is a politician, the fact that she said she is a black woman and she is tired as well," said attendee and pastor, Jeffery Jones, recalling a moment of the Mayor's Woodards' speech that really resonated with him. "I think people fail to understand that this is bigger than George Floyd.
Inslee orders independent review of Manuel Ellis' death in Tacoma
Gov. Jay Inslee said on Friday the state will conduct an independent review of the investigation and any charging decisions related to Manuel Ellis’ death.
Gov. Jay Inslee said on Friday the state will conduct an independent review of the investigation and any charging decisions related to Manuel Ellis’ death.
2 dead, 1 hurt in Tacoma shooting; police search for suspect
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Police say an argument sparked a deadly shooting in a parking lot near 56th and S.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Police say an argument sparked a deadly shooting in a parking lot near 56th and S.
Hundreds rally at several protests in Tacoma
TACOMA, WA - Friday, hundreds marched and rallied through the streets of Tacoma raising awareness for the need for equality.Tacoma is facing unrest, including controversy over its own investigation into the death of a black man in police custody.Protests took place at several different locations through Tacoma including Wright Park, UW Tacoma’s campus, and the streets of the city.“I’m hoping to see as many people as possible and it be as peaceful as possible,” said Sonja Jones.Jones is 19 years old.
TACOMA, WA - Friday, hundreds marched and rallied through the streets of Tacoma raising awareness for the need for equality.Tacoma is facing unrest, including controversy over its own investigation into the death of a black man in police custody.Protests took place at several different locations through Tacoma including Wright Park, UW Tacoma’s campus, and the streets of the city.“I’m hoping to see as many people as possible and it be as peaceful as possible,” said Sonja Jones.Jones is 19 years old.
Family of Manuel Ellis speaks out in Tacoma
Family of Manuel Ellis speaks out in Tacoma
Family of Manuel Ellis speaks out in Tacoma
Santiago Mederos: Tacoma double-murder suspect on FBI Top 10 Most Wanted list arrested in Mexico
SEATTLE -- FBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive Santiago Villalba Mederos was arrested Friday in Mexico in connection with the 2010 death of Camile Love in Tacoma, Washington.
SEATTLE -- FBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive Santiago Villalba Mederos was arrested Friday in Mexico in connection with the 2010 death of Camile Love in Tacoma, Washington.
Protesters march in Tacoma after video shows encounter between Manuel Ellis and police
Members of the Tacoma community marched in the streets Friday, calling for justice in the death of Manuel Ellis. The 33-year-old died while in Tacoma Police custody March 3rd. In early June, medical examiners ruled his death a homicide.
Members of the Tacoma community marched in the streets Friday, calling for justice in the death of Manuel Ellis. The 33-year-old died while in Tacoma Police custody March 3rd. In early June, medical examiners ruled his death a homicide.
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.