FOUR KILLED IN WASHINGTON STATE STABBING, SUSPECT SHOT DEAD

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

Four people were stabbed to death on Tuesday in Washington, with the suspect shot dead by a responding police officer, authorities said.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to reports of a man allegedly violating a no-contact order at a residence near Tacoma.

According to a statement posted on Facebook, while officers were en route, multiple witnesses reported around 9:30 a.m. that a man was stabbing people outside the home.

A deputy arrived at the scene shortly after, and shots were reported at approximately 9:33 a.m. Authorities confirmed that four individuals, including the 32-year-old male suspect, were found dead at the scene.

A fifth victim was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to injuries.

Officials said investigations into the incident are ongoing.

AFP