PUYALLUP, Wash. — Police in Puyallup are continuing to investigate after a man was killed in a drive-by shooting Monday afternoon.
A man in his 20s was found dead outside of a home in the 600 block of 8th Street Northwest near the north Puyallup area. Officers said they found multiple used shell cartridges on the street. No other information has been provided about the victim, or the circumstances of the shooting.
It happened at approximately 2:35 p.m. Puyallup police tweeted shortly after 3 p.m. that officers were on the scene investigating.
Paul Morcos, who lives in the neighborhood, said the area is usually quiet. "I've seen this place a lot and it's usually pretty peaceful." He went on to say he was "pretty surprised and a little worried."
Police said they are searching for a suspect vehicle, described as a tan-colored Dodge Durango or Chevrolet Blazer type vehicle. No information was immediately available about the suspect, or suspects, inside of that vehicle.
Puyallup police are asking anyone who has information about the shooting to contact them at their tip Line: 253-770-3343 or via email: tips@puyallupwa.gov