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Investigators say suspects shot at Pierce Co. deputies during car chase

J.Mitchell31 min ago

PARKLAND, WA - Pierce County Sheriff's officials say two suspects tried to kill their deputies early Thursday morning.

The incident started in a Parkland parking lot. Investigators say patrolling deputies found a car that was reported stolen.

The suspects in the car took off, and the deputies began pursuing them. During the chase, investigators say the suspects fired several rounds at them.

FOX 13 Seattle obtained body cam footage from the incident.

"Oh, they are shooting at us," one deputy is heard saying.

According to investigators, the suspects crashed into a guardrail on Yakima Avenue South.

Both suspects ran away, but deputies found them fast. Investigators say a police K9 helped find one of the suspects. The other suspect was hiding in a bystander's truck.

One suspect is 27-years-old, the other is 43-years-old. They were booked for attempted murder, drive-by shooting and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Investigators said they found guns, gun parts, spent casings, and meth.

There are no reports of any injuries.

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