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💀👻 Even our skeleton friends are out cruising today!

Happy Halloween from TPD — please drive carefully and watch for trick-or-treaters. 🎃🚓

#HappyHalloween #TacomaPD #DriveSafe #GritCityCops

Homicide Investigation - 700 South 38th Street

Tacoma, Wash. – On October 17, 2025, at approximately 9:47 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South 38th Street for reports of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers learned that an ex-boyfriend was holding his ...ex-girlfriend hostage.

Officers surrounded the location and began initial negotiations while additional resources responded to the scene. The Tacoma Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team was called in, and negotiations continued for several hours.

Just after 1:00 AM, SWAT officers made entry and located an adult male and female with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began lifesaving measures until Tacoma Fire Department personnel arrived. Both individuals were transported to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries. Despite receiving medical care, both later died from their injuries.

Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians responded and are investigating this incident as a homicide-suicide.

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Gone but not forgotten.
#gonebutnotforgotton

🎉🦃 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway 🦃🎉
The Tacoma Police Department & Friends are hosting our 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway!

📍 Below, you’ll find the list of three locations where families can receive a turkey and sides, while supplies last at each... location.

Important Details:
🚗 Drive-Thru Only
🥧 One Turkey + Sides per Vehicle
⏰ We’ll be on site only until supplies run out
💪 Volunteers are still needed to help hand out turkeys and sides!
🧡 Want to donate? Email bsmith7@tacoma.gov

A huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors and community partners who make this event possible! 🙌
#TacomaPD #ThanksgivingGiveaway #gritcitycops

Second Homicide Arrest - 2700 South Orchard

Tacoma, Wash. – Through continued investigation, Tacoma Police detectives developed probable cause to arrest a second adult male in connection with this homicide. On October 17, 2025, detectives took the second suspect into custody without ...incident and booked him into the Pierce County Jail for Murder in the first degree and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first Degree.

Previously, on October 10, 2025, detectives identified and arrested an adult male suspect in relation to this case. That suspect was booked into the Pierce County Jail for Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree.

On October 10, 2025, just after noon, officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of South Orchard Street for reports of an unresponsive male. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim with apparent gunshot wounds. Tacoma Fire Department personnel arrived and pronounced the male deceased.

Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians responded and are investigating this incident as a homicide.


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🎃 3rd Annual Hosmer Trunk or Treat! 👻

The Tacoma Police Department is partnering with the Southend Neighborhood Council, Sage Investment Group, and the Hosmer Business Association to bring you our 3rd Annual Hosmer Trunk or Treat!

Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and ...festive place for families to enjoy Halloween together. 🚔🍬 Last year, more than 400 attendees joined us, and this year promises to be even bigger and better!

Bring your costumes, your candy buckets, and your Halloween spirit! 🎃✨

📍 9505 S. Steele Street, Tacoma
📅 October 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We can’t wait to see you there!
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