Tacoma

• Washington state police officers acquitted in Black man’s 2020 death in custody

  Two of the officers had been charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter, while a third was charged with manslaughter.

  Crime

  Dec 21, 2023
  
• Black man’s death in police custody in Washington ruled homicide, mayor calls for justice

  The death of Manuel Ellis has been ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.

  World

  Jun 5, 2020
  
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• Officer shot in Tacoma during domestic call, suspect dead

  A police officer was shot multiple times in Tacoma while responding to a domestic violence call about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said.

  Nov 30, 2016
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• Siblings save 2-year-old sister from attempted abduction

  Two sisters are being praised for preventing the abduction of their 2-year-old sister after a stranger tried to pull the toddler over their gated fence.

  World

  Aug 6, 2015
• Parents who shame kids are committing ‘child abuse’: psychology prof

  The recent suicide of a 13-year-old girl in Tacoma, Wash has thrust the topic of parents shaming their kids back into the spotlight.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 8, 2015
• 6-year-old saves father’s life, calls 911 on his phone after he blacks out

  A Washington man says he owes his life to his 6-year-old daughter after he had a diabetic attack behind the wheel – and she managed to call 911 on his phone.

  Health

  Apr 8, 2015