Two Stabbings, One Fatality in Pierce County

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  Pierce County Sheriff's deputies responded to two stabbing incidents over the weekend“Over the Weekend 8-3-2026 — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:49:07 +0000 #1 Stabbing in Parkland/Spanaway On August 1st around 6:15 pm, deputies responded to a stabbing in Spanaway located in the 16300 block of 9th Ave. E. When deputies arrived, they located a 48-year-old female with multiple stab wounds. The 48-year-old male suspect remained on scene and was taken into custody. The female was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It turned out there was a domestic violence no-contact order in place, and the male was arrested for assault in the 2nd degree and felony domestic violence order violations x 3. #2 Stabbing Homicide in Bonney Lake On August 3 rd at 2:21 am, deputies responded to another stabbing, but sadly this 37-year-old male victim did not survive. After stabbing the victim multiple times, the 35-year-old suspect barricaded himself in his home, and a 4-hour SWAT standoff took place. After several rounds of chemical agents were deployed into the home and negotiators attempted to talk with the suspect, the suspect came out peacefully. We know both men lived on the property, but the motive behind the stabbing is under investigation. The male was booked into the Pierce County Jail for murder.”
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  On August 1, a 48-year-old female was stabbed in Spanaway“On August 1st around 6:15 pm, deputies responded to a stabbing in Spanaway located in the 16300 block of 9th Ave. E. When deputies arrived, they located a 48-year-old female with multiple stab wounds.”
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  The 48-year-old female was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries“The 48-year-old male suspect remained on scene and was taken into custody. The female was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”
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  The 48-year-old male suspect was arrested for assaultNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The 48-year-old male suspect was arrested for violating a domestic violence no-contact orderNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  On August 3, a 37-year-old male victim died after being stabbed multiple times in Bonney Lake“On August 3 rd at 2:21 am, deputies responded to another stabbing, but sadly this 37-year-old male victim did not survive. After stabbing the victim multiple times, the 35-year-old suspect barricaded himself in his home, and a 4-hour SWAT standoff took place.”
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  The 35-year-old suspect barricaded himself in his home for four hours“After stabbing the victim multiple times, the 35-year-old suspect barricaded himself in his home, and a 4-hour SWAT standoff took place.”
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  The 35-year-old suspect surrendered to SWAT after chemical agents were deployed“After stabbing the victim multiple times, the 35-year-old suspect barricaded himself in his home, and a 4-hour SWAT standoff took place. After several rounds of chemical agents were deployed into the home and negotiators attempted to talk with the suspect, the suspect came out peacefully.”
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  Both men lived on the property“We know both men lived on the property, but the motive behind the stabbing is under investigation.”
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  The motive is under investigation“The motive behind the stabbing is under investigation.”
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  The suspect was booked for murder“The male was booked into the Pierce County Jail for murder.”
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  The sheriff's office reported a motorcycle collision fatality in Graham on August 1“On August 1 st at 9:46 pm, deputies responded to 304 th St. E and 74 th Ave. E in Graham, for a motor vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck and motorcycle. When deputies arrived, the driver of the motorcycle was unresponsive. CPR was administered and life-saving eff”
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  A motorcyclist was unresponsive and received CPR“When deputies arrived, the driver of the motorcycle was unresponsive. CPR was administered and life-saving eff”