4 Dead in Stabbing Incident in Washington, Suspect Shot by Police
A tragic incident occurred in the state of Washington yesterday, Tuesday, where four people were stabbed in front of a house near Tacoma, while a police officer shot the suspect, who is 32 years old, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.
The police stated that their officers responded to reports indicating that the man had violated a "no-contact" order, and when they arrived at the scene, witnesses reported at around 9:30 AM that he was stabbing several people in front of the house.
The statement added that the police arrived quickly at the location, and gunfire was reported at 9:33 AM, resulting in the deaths of four people, including the suspect himself.
The statement noted that a fifth person was immediately transported to the hospital but "succumbed to their injuries."
The incident has shocked the local community, while the police have begun investigations to determine the details and motives behind the crime.
