Man found dead in Tacoma. Homicide investigation is underway, police say

Craig Sailor

November 28, 2024 at 1:33 p.m.

Police tape surrounds the scene of a crime in Tacoma.

A homicide investigation is underway Thursday after a man was found dead in South Tacoma Wednesday evening.

Tacoma police said they responded around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday to an address in the 7400 block of South Oakes Street. They located the deceased adult inside a residence.

Crime-scene technicians and detectives responded to the location, police said.

No suspects have been arrested as of Thursday morning, Tacoma Police spokesperson Detective William Muse said.

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