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Assault at Deer Creek Apartments Under Investigation

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Pierce County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in an assault investigation at Deer Creek Apartments. The incident occurred on July 4 between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. near Building 3, where a male victim was followed on foot by two suspects after entering from 112th St. E. The victim was violently assaulted and left on the sidewalk, remaining in critical condition at a local hospital.

The sheriff's office is asking for surveillance footage or doorbell camera videos from the Deer Creek Apartments area between July 4, 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. They emphasize that even footage not showing the assault itself could be helpful in identifying suspects. The public is urged to submit any relevant evidence through the sheriff's office or via the provided online portal.

The sheriff's office has not released suspect descriptions or additional details about the assault. Residents are advised to check their security cameras and contact the sheriff's office with any information.

πŸ“„ Source: Pierce County Sheriff β€” Blotter β€” https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/
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    Pierce County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in an assault investigationβ€œThe Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an ongoing investigation.”
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    The incident occurred on July 4β€œDuring that time, a male victim was followed on foot by two unknown suspects after entering the Deer Creek Apartments from 112th St. E. The victim was then violently assaulted near Building 3 and left on the sidewalk.”
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    The incident occurred between 10:00 p.m. and 10.30 p.m.β€œDuring that time, a male victim was followed on foot by two unknown suspects after entering the Deer Creek Apartments from 112th St. E. The victim was then violently assaulted near Building 3 and left on the sidewalk.”
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    The incident occurred near Building 3β€œnear Building 3 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.”
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    A male victim was followed on foot by two suspectsβ€œDuring that time, a male victim was followed on foot by two unknown suspects after entering the Deer Creek Apartments from 112th St. E.”
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    The victim entered from 112th St. E.β€œThe victim was followed on foot by two unknown suspects after entering the Deer Creek Apartments from 112th St. E.”
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    The victim was violently assaultedβ€œThe victim was then violently assaulted near Building 3 and left on the sidewalk.”
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    The victim was left on the sidewalkβ€œThe victim was then violently assaulted near Building 3 and left on the sidewalk.”
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    The victim remained in critical condition at a local hospitalβ€œThe victim remains at a local hospital in critical condition.”
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    The sheriff's office is asking for surveillance footage from the Deer Creek Apartments areaβ€œWe are seeking surveillance or doorbell camera footage showing vehicles or individuals traveling through the Deer Creek Apartments near Building 3 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.”
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    The sheriff's office is asking for doorbell camera videos from the Deer Creek Apartments areaβ€œWe are seeking surveillance or doorbell camera footage showing vehicles or individuals traveling through the Deer Creek Apartments near Building 3 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.”
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    The sheriff's office is asking for footage between July 4, 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.β€œWe are seeking surveillance or doorbell camera footage showing vehicles or individuals traveling through the Deer Creek Apartments near Building 3 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.”
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    The sheriff's office emphasizes that even footage not showing the assault itself could be helpful in identifying suspectsβ€œEven if your footage does not appear to show the assault itself, it may capture individuals or vehicles that are important to the investigation.”
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    The public is urged to submit any relevant evidence through the sheriff's officeβ€œIf you have surveillance footage, dashcam video, or any information related to this incident, please contact the Pierce County Sheriff's Office or submit any available evidence.”
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    The public is urged to submit any relevant evidence via the provided online portalβ€œIf you have surveillance footage, dashcam video, or any information related to this incident, please contact the Pierce County Sheriff's Office or submit any available evidence.”
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    The sheriff's office has not released suspect descriptionsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The sheriff's office has not released additional details about the assaultNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Residents are advised to check their security camerasNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Residents are advised to contact the sheriff's office with any informationβ€œIf you have surveillance footage, dashcam video, or any information related to this incident, please contact the Pierce County Sheriff's Office or submit any available evidence.”

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