Man Arrested for Fatal Tacoma Hospital ER Shooting

A targeted shooting occurred in the emergency room of MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, resulting in the death of a man and injury to a 21-year-old woman. The incident began with an altercation outside the hospital between the victims and a suspect, who then followed them inside the ER before opening fire. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene despite medical efforts, while the female victim sustained a grazing wound and has been treated and released. Tacoma police arrested a 25-year-old suspect in Kittitas County with the assistance of the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and Spokane Police Department; he faces charges of first-degree murder and first-degree assault. The hospital temporarily restricted access and shut its waiting room during the investigation but has since resumed normal operations, though the emotional impact on staff and community remains significant. This event underscores the growing issue of violence in healthcare settings, especially emergency departments where workers face high rates of workplace violence.