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A man captured on surveillance cameras ramming into several law enforcement agencies vehicles is out on bail. 

Pierce County’s homicide rate increased last year, with most of those homicides taking place in Tacoma.

Chief Avery Moore says his plan is tailor made for the city, which includes its current level of resources and officers

Neighbors in Tacoma's eastside are concerned that crime is spiraling out of control, particularly after two homicides were reported in just 24 hours. 

As Tacoma grapples with rising crime, grassroots organizers are calling for more focused investment into community programs meant to address underlying issues.

Tacoma residents worry over recent string of shootings Five shootings in Tacoma have been reported in the past two weeks. Police say no link has been found so far. Author: Lionel Donovan (KING) Updated: 8:46 PM PST January 29, 2021 TACOMA, Wash. — Investigators are working to solve a string of shootings in Tacoma over the past two weeks. Five shootings have been reported since Jan. 15. The Tacoma Police Department stated that there hasn’t been a link found in...

Tacoma had a 47% increase in homicides in 2020; this year theyve had three in three weeks Tacoma deals with three homicides in the first three weeks of the year TACOMA - In 2020, Tacoma saw a 47% increase in homicides in comparison to the year before; so far in 2021 there have been three homicides in less than three full weeks. On Monday night, Tacoma Police responded to two separate shooting incidents. In total, four people were shot and one was killed. In both incidents, no arrests have been...