Woman shot, carjacked in Pierce County while trying to sell marijuana deputies

A woman was seriously injured in a carjacking and shooting incident in Spanaway, Washington, on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The incident unfolded when she and a friend arranged to sell marijuana to a man near Life Center Church. Upon entering the vehicle, the suspect violently pistol-whipped the driver and shot the rear passenger, escalating the situation dramatically. In a courageous response, the driver managed to shoot back at the assailant as he fled in her vehicle. The Pierce County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene around 5:14 p.

m. , where they discovered the woman had arrived at a residence with a gunshot wound. As the investigation continues, law enforcement has not yet provided a description of the suspect or the stolen car. The Sheriff's Department is calling on the community for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about safety and crime in the region, particularly related to drug transactions.