TACOMA, WA – August 6, 2025 | 7:05 PM PT — A chaotic and terrifying scene is unfolding at Allenmore Hospital’s Emergency Room, where multiple people have been shot and the suspect remains on the run.
At approximately 7:05 PM, emergency services received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at the ER entrance of the hospital. According to initial reports, a male victim was shot in the neck, and a second individual sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Both victims were immediately treated by medical staff already present at the hospital.
The suspect, described only as a male individual, reportedly fled the scene on foot before jumping into a waiting vehicle and escaping. Tacoma Police have launched a full-scale manhunt and are canvassing nearby surveillance footage in an effort to identify and locate the perpetrator.
Law enforcement has not yet confirmed whether the victims were patients, visitors, or hospital staff. The motive for the shooting remains unclear at this time.
The Emergency Room has been placed on temporary lockdown as police secure the area. Hospital operations are being affected, and officials are urging the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
Tacoma Police spokespersons have assured the public that updates and corrections will follow as more information becomes available. The situation remains fluid.
A timeline of events is being compiled and shared in the comments section of the department’s official social media page.
Authorities are asking anyone who was in the area or who may have video footage of the incident to contact the Tacoma Police Department immediately.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates as we learn more about this tragic and alarming incident.
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