Suspect fires gun after dispute near Central Bible Church, Tacoma WA

Weapons

Reported: 10/10/2025 02:46 PM

Near N Huson St, Tacoma, WA 98406

A physical dispute occurred near Central Bible Evangelical Church involving a male suspect and the reporting party. The suspect used brass knuckles during the fight and then fired a gun at the reporting party. Law enforcement was involved, and the suspect was advised to put down the weapon and keep hands visible.

Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - North

02:32

Transcript:

00:00

Central Bible Evangelical Church, near North Houston, reference to South End shooting call, male there with ex-girlfriend's boyfriend, (name withheld), wearing all black.

00:13

Clark says their hands are visible and cooperative with law enforcement, related to South End call.

00:23

There, everyone.

00:27

Okay,

00:30

caller says wearing black shirt and blue jeans alone.

00:33

RP and (name withheld) were in a physical dispute; (name withheld) attempted to strike RP with brass knuckles.

00:40

Caller said (name withheld) had a gun and fired at the RP.

00:43

Caller said no self-harm or intention to shoot others from conflict.

00:49

I received.

00:57

Sam, 311, do copy?

01:00

Totally.

01:02

Forty-for-den-note.

01:05

Paul 156 to call, he can hold current address as well.

01:08

Got about 156, units being advised.

01:15

Okay.

01:17

Point-forward enough. Throughout Central Bible Church near North Houston, RP says suspect might have health issues, telling them to put gun down, step away, keep hands visible.

01:34

Copy-Nobody 51.

01:40

Traffic information.

01:42

Motion's all clear.

01:44

Searching for location on Pacific.

01:51

Turning to Pacific traffic.

01:58

No problem, no further.

02:01

Call 446, 4221.

02:04

You can also go this way.

02:10

First call.

02:14

Receive.

02:16

Proceed.

02:17

Board to 22.

02:22

Court witness to church. Caller standing in front of near North Houston Street, Cresby relative's house, told to put phone down and listen.

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