Armed Robberies & Shootings

Midland & Tacoma Store Robberies

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives and Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for two armed robberies and shootings in two days. 

•   4:20 a.m., Wednesday 12/4/19, 7Eleven, 7200 block of S. Tacoma Way in Tacoma

•   5:55 a.m., Thursday 12/5/19, Chevron, 10400 block of Portland Ave. E. in Midland 

During both incidents the suspect entered the business wearing a ski mask, displayed a handgun and demanded cash, then shot the clerk after receiving the money.  

The suspect was described by the first victim as a black male, at least 6' tall with a slender build.  He was seen wearing a black hooded jacket, a black ski mask, sweatpants, and purple gloves during both incidents.