LAKEWOOD, Wash — A suspect wanted for murder was shot by a Tacoma police officer in Lakewood Tuesday afternoon.
Pierce County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Darren Moss said the suspect led police on a chase from Tacoma to Lakewood starting just before noon.
The chase began near South 84th Street and South Hosmer Street when the suspect hit several parked cars while leaving a parking lot, according to the sheriff's department.
During the pursuit, the suspect allegedly hit another car at 96th Street South and Sales Road South.
The chase ended near South Tacoma Way and 88th Street South when the suspect crashed into two other vehicles, according to the sheriff's department.
Witnesses said the suspect got out of his car and tried to carjack someone else to get away from police.
Shortly after the crash, officers called out that there were shots fired.
The suspect was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the sheriff's department.
Moss said all officers and bystanders were uninjured.
The Lakewood Police Department said officers closed South Tacoma Way near Steilacoom Boulevard around 12:30 p.m. to investigate the shooting.
Multiple agencies and the Pierce County Force Investigation Team responded to the incident.
The suspect was wanted for the murder of Joshua Ferrell, 40. Ferrell was killed on Feb. 7, according to police. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Officer said the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the shoulder.