Assault at 700 BLOCK OF ST HELENS AVE on 01/31/2026 12:32 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 01/31/2026 12:32 AM
Description: Assault - Aggravated - Nonfamily - Gun. Aggravated Assault | Arrest. Arrest: Y. Agency: Tacoma Police Department Disclaimer: This is from the South Sound 911 incident log. Information is subject to change.
Address: 700 BLOCK OF ST HELENS AVE, Tacoma, WA
Case Number: 2603100035
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