Messiah Washington dies in fatal Tacoma elevator shooting
Messiah Washington dies in fatal Tacoma elevator shooting
Fatal Tacoma elevator shooting death of Messiah Washington – Obituary
Messiah Washington, an 18-year-old from Tacoma, was shot and killed inside an elevator at an affordable housing complex in the city’s Hilltop neighborhood on Saturday night.
According to Tacoma Police, officers responded to the 1100 block of South L Street around 9 p.m. after multiple 911 calls reported gunfire. Washington was found inside the elevator, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he did not survive.
Washington was a senior at Willie Stewart Academy and had recently turned 18. His father, Jacque Washington, who uses a wheelchair, described his son as caring and responsible, stating that Messiah helped take care of him.
Messiah’s family believes he may have known the shooter and is urging anyone with information to come forward. No arrests have been made, but detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and working to identify potential suspects.
A community meeting was held in response to the tragedy, and Messiah’s family has launched an online fundraiser to seek support. The investigation remains ongoing.
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