Gang violence catching more kids in the crossfire
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A member of the Black Panther Party discusses recent gang violence in Tacoma after a 14-year-old was killed in a shooting this month.

Council candidate Josh Harris won’t be charged for shooting man who was driving car at him

Republican Pierce County Council candidate Josh Harris will not be charged with any crimes following a shooting in which Harris fired at a man driving a vehicle at him in Tacoma.

Veteran's wallet stolen at Walgreens on Pacific Ave in Tacoma
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Pierce County deputies are asking for help to identify a subject who stole a wallet. The man is roughly 5'10 and was seen at the Walgreens with a child.

Police arrest alleged street racing organizer

A 19-year-old man suspected of organizing several street racing events in Pierce and King counties was arrested on Thursday night, police said.

13-year-old bicyclist hit, killed by car in Parkland

A 13-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed by a driver on Tuesday evening, according to Washington State Patrol.

Scientists: Bark disease found on maple trees in Tacoma can also harm people

Scientists explained spores from the fungus can be an irritant to the lungs. There is a low risk of injury if people are near an infected tree or just walking by.

Prosecutor: Tacoma officer who drove through crowd justified in use of force

In a letter to Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore, the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney found that an officer who hit a person gathered at an illegal street racing event was justified in his use of force. 

Tacoma police arrest man accused of distributing, possessing child pornography

On Tuesday, Tacoma police arrested a 33-year-old man accused of possessing and distributing child pornography, as well as conducting acts of voyeurism. 

Man pleads guilty to assaulting woman at Olympic National Park while high on meth

A man accused of assaulting a woman at Olympic National Park and ranting about an impending revolution pleaded guilty Wednesday to interfering with a government communication system.

Sisters of murdered woman hope Tacoma's new crime reduction plan leads to arrest of shooter

Tacoma Police's Crime Reduction Plan is targeting crime-prone "hotspots" to make the city safer. The sisters of 25-year-old Astina Messieur said they hope the plan will help lead to an arrest in her murder.

Military family’s stolen vehicles recovered but property is still missing

A military family who just moved here from Michigan had everything stolen from them on Saturday. They tell FOX 13 that no one warned them of the crime in the Hosmer Street area of Tacoma.