Double Homicide Suspect Surrenders After Deadly Bar Shooting in Washington
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A double homicide suspect in Washington state turned himself in to authorities on Sunday following a shooting at a bar that left two people dead and three others injured, according to Fox News.
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. at the Alleycat Patio and Lounge located near Sixth Avenue and N Oakes Street in Tacoma, as reported by the Tacoma Police Department. Upon arrival, officers discovered four individuals with gunshot wounds. Tragically, one victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while the remaining three were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.
Subsequently, authorities confirmed that a fifth shooting victim was located, and unfortunately, a second victim passed away at the hospital. The identities of the victims have not been released.
Of the surviving victims, two sustained serious injuries, while the third's injuries were deemed non-life-threatening, as per FOX13 Seattle.
Detective William Muse of the Tacoma Police Department stated that the shooting does not appear to have been a random act of violence. It is believed that the suspect had an interaction with one of the victims inside the bar, although details regarding the nature of the interaction or whether an argument took place remain unclear. Muse did mention that four of the shooting victims are believed to be bystanders.
The alleged gunman, whose identity has not been made public, voluntarily turned himself in to the police at approximately 4:30 p.m. He was subsequently taken into custody and now faces two counts of first-degree murder and three counts of first-degree assault.
Investigations into the motive and circumstances surrounding the tragic incident are still ongoing. Law enforcement officials are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and gather any additional information that may aid them in the case.
Authorities have expressed their condolences to the families and friends of the victims affected by this senseless act of violence. The community of Tacoma has also been rattled by the tragic events that unfolded at the Alleycat Patio and Lounge during the early hours of Sunday morning.
As the investigation progresses, further updates will be provided to the public.