Seven Injured, Three Critical in Washington Park Shooting Near Tacoma

Seven people were shot at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood, Washington, following a dispute between two groups, with three victims critically injured and others in serious or stable condition. More than 100 people were present when gunfire erupted shortly before 8 p.m., and emergency crews transported five victims to hospitals, while two others sought medical care independently. Police have not determined the number of shooters involved or whether the victims were specifically targeted, and no arrests have been made as investigations continue. Authorities emphasized that most victims appear to have been unintentionally struck in what was described as a careless act of violence. This incident marks the second major park shooting in less than a week, coming days after a Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia that killed two and wounded nine at a public gathering. Law enforcement officials expressed concerns about the challenges of preventing such mass shootings in crowded public spaces.