reported that 50-year-old Marion Hodges died of multiple stab wounds May 1. Police are continuing to investigate the incident as a homicide.
This was the 14th homicide in Tacoma so far this year. Other cities and towns in Pierce County have had six other killings.A suspect was arrested in connection with a stabbing of a 51-year-old man Sunday night in the 600 block of 2nd Avenue in Seattle. Officers learned the victim was leaving a hotel when an unknown male approached and demanded the victim’s phone. When the victim refused, the suspect stabbed him.
Officers responded to the 3100 block of E Madison Street after a business owner discovered forced entry into her store. Police didn’t find anyone inside the business. The owner said that merchandise and cash were missing.