Attempted burglary suspect shoots at person inside Tacoma home

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The Tacoma Police Department responded to an attempted burglary Wednesday morning that left a person hurt after being shot at. 

The incident occurred in the 3600 block of South Alaska Street just minutes before 2 a.m. this morning. 

According to Tacoma P.D., the suspect was armed and failed to gain entry to a private residence. 

Shortly after, the suspect fired a shot at a person inside the home. 

The victim was taken to the hospital for a non-life threatening injury. 

Police said the suspect was not apprehended. 

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