Man killed in Tacoma, WA shooting, teen arrested

15-year-old arrested in Tacoma murder

Tacoma police said they have arrested a 15-year-old in connection to a fatal shooting on February 14.

TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma police have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection to a homicide that happened in the early morning hours of February 14.

What we know:

The shooting happened near South 13th Street and South G Street before 1 a.m.

According to the Tacoma Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area and found a man with an apparent gunshot wound upon arrival.

Man shot and killed in Tacoma, WA

Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed Friday in Tacoma.

Despite efforts from officers and medics to save the man's life, he later died in the hospital.

A week later on Feb. 21, Tacoma police announced an arrest. After developing probable cause, detectives arrested and booked a 15-year-old boy into jail for first-degree murder.

What we don't know:

It's still not known what led up to the shooting.

The Source: Information used in this story was based on a press release issued by the Tacoma Police Department on Feb. 21, 2025.