Tacoma police officer shot dead, suspect killed after using kids as shield in standoff

Tacoma police officer shot dead, suspect killed after using kids as shield in standoff

TACOMA -- The suspect accused of shooting and killing a Tacoma police officer was killed early Thursday after a standoff with authorities that lasted for hours, officials said.The officer was identified Thursday afternoon as Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.A Pierce County sheriff's deputy shot the suspect, who had been using two children as a shield, Detective Ed Troyer said."We didn't want the kids to get hurt on top of everything that happened.

TACOMA -- The suspect accused of shooting and killing a Tacoma police officer was killed early Thursday after a standoff with authorities that lasted for hours, officials said.The officer was identified Thursday afternoon as Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.A Pierce County sheriff's deputy shot the suspect, who had been using two children as a shield, Detective Ed Troyer said."We didn't want the kids to get hurt on top of everything that happened.

Gov. Inslee reacts to Tacoma officer shooting

Gov. Inslee reacts to Tacoma officer shooting

TACOMA, Wash. -- Governor Jay Insley issued a statement Wednesday night after news that a Tacoma police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty.

TACOMA, Wash. -- Governor Jay Insley issued a statement Wednesday night after news that a Tacoma police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Outpouring of community support after Tacoma police officer killed in line of duty

Outpouring of community support after Tacoma police officer killed in line of duty

TACOMA -- Tacoma police said there has been a tremendous showing of community support after one of their officers was killed in the line of duty.The unidentified officer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call Wednesday night in east Tacoma."We’ve suffered a great loss, and I think the community has suffered a great loss.

TACOMA -- Tacoma police said there has been a tremendous showing of community support after one of their officers was killed in the line of duty.The unidentified officer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call Wednesday night in east Tacoma."We’ve suffered a great loss, and I think the community has suffered a great loss.

Officer shot and killed in E. Tacoma; standoff over

Officer shot and killed in E. Tacoma; standoff over

A police officer shot multiple times while responding to a domestic call in East Tacoma has died, Officer Loretta Cool said Wednesday night.

A police officer shot multiple times while responding to a domestic call in East Tacoma has died, Officer Loretta Cool said Wednesday night.

Standoff in progress after officer shot and killed in E. Tacoma home

Standoff in progress after officer shot and killed in E. Tacoma home

UPDATE: The police officer shot multiple times while responding to a domestic call in East Tacoma on Wednesday night has died, Officer Loretta Cool said.Read more: http://via.q13fox.com/gCFTz

UPDATE: The police officer shot multiple times while responding to a domestic call in East Tacoma on Wednesday night has died, Officer Loretta Cool said.Read more: http://via.q13fox.com/gCFTz

Arsonist on the run: Help detectives, ATF identify devastating Tacoma church fire suspect

Arsonist on the run: Help detectives, ATF identify devastating Tacoma church fire suspect

Three fire were initially set inside a Tacoma church Friday morning. Matt Cario, Director of Discipleship at Our Savior Lutheran Church, said the fires were set in their sanctuary and lobby.

Three fire were initially set inside a Tacoma church Friday morning. Matt Cario, Director of Discipleship at Our Savior Lutheran Church, said the fires were set in their sanctuary and lobby.

Police make arrest in fatal Tacoma shooting

Police make arrest in fatal Tacoma shooting

Authorities say a 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman who was shot while driving in Tacoma earlier this month.

Authorities say a 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman who was shot while driving in Tacoma earlier this month.

Missing Pierce County teen found safe in Portland, Oregon

Missing Pierce County teen found safe in Portland, Oregon

Missing teen Josiah Hokanson has been found. A family representative said Josiah was found with family in Portland, Oregon.

Missing teen Josiah Hokanson has been found. A family representative said Josiah was found with family in Portland, Oregon.

Marine View Drive reopens after landslide

Marine View Drive reopens after landslide

State Route 509, also known as Marine View Drive, reopened Wednesday morning after a landslide forced water and mud onto the roadway Tuesday.

State Route 509, also known as Marine View Drive, reopened Wednesday morning after a landslide forced water and mud onto the roadway Tuesday.

4-year-old gets toilet seat stuck on his head

4-year-old gets toilet seat stuck on his head

A day of kicks and giggles turn terrifying for 4-year-old Grady after he put a toilet seat over his head and it wouldn't come off.

A day of kicks and giggles turn terrifying for 4-year-old Grady after he put a toilet seat over his head and it wouldn't come off.

One killed, two wounded in Tacoma club shooting

One killed, two wounded in Tacoma club shooting

One man is dead, and two others are seriously wounded after a shooting early Sunday morning at an after-hours club in Tacoma.

One man is dead, and two others are seriously wounded after a shooting early Sunday morning at an after-hours club in Tacoma.

Victim shoots, kills would-be robber in Tacoma

Victim shoots, kills would-be robber in Tacoma

A legal gun owner is not expected to face charges after he shot and killed a would-be robber in Tacoma Friday evening.

A legal gun owner is not expected to face charges after he shot and killed a would-be robber in Tacoma Friday evening.

Pierce County sheriff's K-9 'Diego' dies just days after retiring due to cancer diagnosis

Pierce County sheriff's K-9 'Diego' dies just days after retiring due to cancer diagnosis

K9 Diego has just finished an amazing career with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department. For 7 years, the black Labrador sniffing for danger on our buses, planes, and stadiums.

K9 Diego has just finished an amazing career with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department. For 7 years, the black Labrador sniffing for danger on our buses, planes, and stadiums.

Teen killed, 4 hurt as car leaving party slams into tree near Enumclaw

Teen killed, 4 hurt as car leaving party slams into tree near Enumclaw

Washington State Patrol says the victims, ranging in age from 16-20 years old, left a bonfire party about 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

Washington State Patrol says the victims, ranging in age from 16-20 years old, left a bonfire party about 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

6 boats catch fire at Tyee Marina

6 boats catch fire at Tyee Marina

A fire at the Tyee Marina in Tacoma Sunday morning destroyed at least six boats. The U.S. Coast Guard says three vessels sank, two were damaged in the fire, and one was hit by a falling mast.

A fire at the Tyee Marina in Tacoma Sunday morning destroyed at least six boats. The U.S. Coast Guard says three vessels sank, two were damaged in the fire, and one was hit by a falling mast.

Pierce County retires K9 after terminal cancer diagnosis

Pierce County retires K9 after terminal cancer diagnosis

K9 Diego will not be returning to work. The Pierce County Sheriff's department said Diego was diagnosed with terminal and untreatable cancer inside of his heart in mid-July, but stayed on the job until Sept. 9 when he was officially retired.

K9 Diego will not be returning to work. The Pierce County Sheriff's department said Diego was diagnosed with terminal and untreatable cancer inside of his heart in mid-July, but stayed on the job until Sept. 9 when he was officially retired.