Public officials address 4 homicides in 3 days in Tacoma

Four people killed in the span of three days in Tacoma has officers and residents looking for new answers to a growing gun violence problem. 

Man arrested for Tacoma double homicide

Tacoma police are investigating a double homicide after two people were found dead Monday morning. 

Armed carjacking suspect arrested in Tacoma after car needed jump start

An armed car theft suspect was arrested outside of St. Joseph Medical Center early Thursday morning, after realizing the car he tried stealing needed a jump start.

Crooks jump out of van stalking Tacoma street, steal a mom's car

FOX 13 News spoke to a mom who says a group of men in a van pulled up to her home, tried to grab her, then stole her car.

Employee shot while interrupting Tacoma smash-and-grab burglary

An employee was shot while interrupting an apparent smash-and-grab burglary Thursday morning at a Tacoma business, police said. 

Tacoma Police Union says police chief's reports of falling crime 'misleading'

The Tacoma Police Union sent a letter to the city council and police chief, claiming the most recent crime data presentation was misleading and far from the truth.

Nurses union says mattresses leaking bodily fluids discovered in Tacoma hospital

The union representing nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma says it took the hospital too long to get rid of hospital beds that appear to be leaking bodily fluid.

Police arrest Tacoma man accused of filming, distributing child porn

Police arrested a 40-year-old man in Tacoma on Friday for allegedly filming himself raping children and distributing the videos and images online.

Thanksgiving Day double homicide still unsolved after nearly 20 years

It's been nearly 20 years since a teen and a 5-year-old boy were gunned down at a Thanksgiving gathering at a Tacoma home, and their murders have not been solved.

Tacoma crews prepared all year for severe weather storms

The silver lining to the severe weather storm heading our way is that emergency officials saw it coming. This foresight gave them time to prepare for the worst.

Judge: Prison time reduced for former Army Ranger behind 2006 Tacoma bank robbery

A former Army Ranger who led the “military-style robbery” of a Tacoma bank in 2006 had his prison sentence reduced Wednesday, dropped from 43 years to 31.

Patient at Western State Hospital arrested in roommate’s death

A long-term patient at Western Washington state’s psychiatric hospital has been arrested on suspicion of killing his 69-year-old roommate, police said.

Tacoma Police say 'hotspot' patrols reduced violent crime by 30% in targeted areas

Reports show Tacoma has seen a 50% increase in homicides and 90% increase in property theft over the last year. But new data from Tacoma Police shows their 'hotspot' patrols have led to a marked drop in violent crime.

Community forum to discuss public safety concerns in Pierce County

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore on Tuesday will give an update on his crime reduction plan during a Tacoma City Council study session.