Tacoma city manager put Chief Avery Moore on leave

Confusion and questions surround Tacoma’s Police Department as its top cop is out on a mysterious and now controversial paid leave.

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore placed on administrative leave

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore has been placed on administrative leave. The city of Tacoma confirmed this was effective as of Wednesday night.

Police investigate homicide in Tacoma, WA
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Police are investigating after a man was killed in Tacoma. It happened Monday morning less than a mile away from the Tacoma Dome.

One man dead in Tacoma, WA homicide

Police say they responded to a call just after 5 a.m. on September 23 on East 25th Street.

Tacoma skateboard and coffee shop burglarized overnight
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The Tacoma Police Department is investigating a burglary of a downtown skateboard and coffee shop that left a trail of destruction and thousands of dollars' worth of damage.

Caught on camera: Tacoma skateboard and coffee shop burglarized

The Tacoma Police Department is investigating a burglary of a downtown skateboard and coffee shop that left a trail of destruction and thousands of dollars' worth of damage.

WA quadruple-murderer to pay over $28k in restitution
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Maleke Pate, the man found guilty of randomly killing four innocent people in Tacoma in 2021, will have to pay over $28,000 to cover the funeral costs of the four victims.

Teen arrested for fatal shooting in Tacoma
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A 15-year-old boy is in custody of Tacoma Police for the shooting death of another teen back in January.

Tacoma police arrest 15-year-old in January homicide case

Nearly eight months later, Tacoma investigators announce they have arrested a teen in the case of a deadly January shooting.

Tacoma teen killed in overnight shooting
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Tacoma Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left a teen dead.

Tacoma man, 73, speaks out after brutal assault by group of seven

A 73-year-old man is recovering from a brutal assault that left him with severe injuries as he speaks out for the first time about the unprovoked attack that has shocked the community.

Tacoma man, 73, speaks out after brutal assault by group of seven
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A 73-year-old Tacoma man is recovering from a brutal assault that left him with severe injuries as he speaks out for the first time about the unprovoked attack that has shocked the community. The incident, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred on the victim?s birthday, July 31, at Titlow Beach.

WA Boeing factory workers vote down new contract, will go on strike

Boeing factory workers have officially voted down the latest contract offer, meaning they will go on strike for the first time in 16 years at midnight.

Troopers seek witnesses of Tacoma drive-by shooting
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The Washington State Patrol is investigating a drive-by shooting that happened on I-5 in Tacoma on Wednesday.

Youth homelessness crisis in Pierce County: Shelter space running out

A Pierce County shelter is sounding the alarm about a growing housing crisis affecting a vulnerable population: youth and their families.

Troopers seek witnesses of drive-by shooting in Tacoma, WA

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a drive-by shooting that happened on I-5 in Tacoma on Wednesday.