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- By Shivangi Sharma
- Thu, 29 May 2025 11:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Seven people were shot and wounded, with three in critical condition, during a shooting at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood, a suburb of Tacoma, Washington, on Wednesday evening, police reported. The incident occurred just before 8 pm (local time) when officers responded to multiple calls reporting shots fired at the popular park located next to American Lake. Lakewood Police Sgt. Charles Porche described the scene as “very hectic” upon arrival.
According to Porche, medics transported five victims to nearby hospitals, while two others managed to get to medical facilities on their own. The Seattle Times confirmed that three of those injured are in critical condition.
Park Crowded With Over 100 People During Shooting
At the time of the shooting, more than 100 people were present in the park enjoying the pleasant weather. Porche expressed the community’s shock and sadness over the violence. "We've had these couple days here where the sun finally came out and it's been a gorgeous time for people to get out and enjoy the park, the lake and then you have something like this that happens," he said. "It is one of the great tragedies, right? You don't want anybody to get shot and then you end up with seven different victims that happen out of this act of violence that, so far, we don't know why."
Investigation Underway, No Arrests Yet
Police are actively investigating the shooting but have not yet determined how many shooters were involved. No arrests had been made as of Wednesday evening. The violent episode has rattled the local community, which had been enjoying the recent stretch of good weather after a long period of rain. The park is a popular spot for families and individuals to relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another tragic shooting that occurred over Memorial Day weekend in Philadelphia, where two people were killed and nine were injured in a park shooting.
