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University Place Drive-By-Shooting Reported

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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University Place deputies responded to a drive-by-shooting incident involving a Dodge Charger on July 3 at approximately 1:10 a.m., according to Pierce County Sheriff Blotter records.

The incident occurred in University Place, a neighborhood within Tacoma's jurisdiction. Pierce County Sheriff's Office reported the incident but did not provide further details on injuries, suspects, or follow-up actions.

Residents should be aware of the reported incident as part of ongoing public safety concerns in the area. The Sheriff's Office has not indicated any immediate threat to the community beyond the initial report.

📄 Source: Pierce County Sheriff Blotter — https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/2026/07/06/over-the-weekend-7-6-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=over-the-weekend-7-6-26

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University Place deputies responded to a drive-by-shooting incident involving a Dodge Charger“#1 Drive-By-Shooting in University Place On July 3 at approximately 1:10 a.m., University Place deputies responded to reports of a Dodge Charger occupied by multiple individuals who were firing gunshots from the vehicle at the Duo Apartments.”
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The incident occurred on July 3“#1 Drive-By-Shooting in University Place On July 3 at approximately 1:10 a.m., University Place deputies responded to reports of a Dodge Charger occupied by multiple individuals who were firing gunshots from the vehicle at the Duo Apartments.”
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The incident occurred at approximately 1:10 a.m.“On July 3 at approximately 1:10 a.m., University Place deputies responded to reports of a Dodge Charger occupied by multiple individuals who were firing gunshots from the vehicle at the Duo Apartments.”
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University Place deputies responded to the incident according to Pierce County Sheriff Blotter records“#1 Drive-By-Shooting in University Place On July 3 at approximately 1:10 a.m., University Place deputies responded to reports of a Dodge Charger occupied by multiple individuals who were firing gunshots from the vehicle at the Duo Apartments.”
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The incident occurred in University Place“#1 Drive-By-Shooting in University Place On July 3 at approximately 1:10 a.m., University Place deputies responded to reports of a Dodge Charger occupied by multiple individuals who were firing gunshots from the vehicle at the Duo Apartments.”
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University Place is a neighborhood within Tacoma's jurisdictionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Pierce County Sheriff's Office reported the incident“#1 Drive-By-Shooting in University Place On July 3 at approximately 1:10 a.m., University Place deputies responded to reports of a Dodge Charger occupied by multiple individuals who were firing gunshots from the vehicle at the Duo Apartments.”
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Pierce County Sheriff's Office did not provide further details on injuriesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Pierce County Sheriff's Office did not provide further details on suspectsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Pierce County Sheriff's Office did not provide further details on follow-up actionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents should be aware of the reported incidentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The reported incident is part of ongoing public safety concerns in the areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff's Office has not indicated any immediate threat to the communityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff's Office has not indicated any immediate threat to the community beyond the initial reportNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.