TACOMA, Wash. — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning that left a woman dead and a man with life-threatening injuries in Tacoma, according to the Tacoma Police Department.
Tacoma police officers responded to the 3800 block of East Howe Street just before 5 a.m. after a man reported he and his girlfriend were shot.
Responding officers found a 22-year-old female dead inside a car and a 23-year-old male nearby, Tacoma police said.
The male was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Tacoma police said he is in serious but stable condition.
Tacoma police could not say if the shooting was a targeted attack or random. However, it is being investigated as a homicide.
Sue Ann, who lives nearby, said she heard a "pop, pop, then pop, pop, pop." She sent her mother and sister text messages asking if they should be concerned.
Sue Ann said she's lived in her house for about 30 years and the shooting is "completely unusual."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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