Unsolved Homicide - 1997

Victim William Farris

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the two suspects responsible for the murder of William Farris.

At 8:45 p.m. on December 26th, 1997, victim William Farris was at his residence in the 2000 block of S. 8th St. in the City of Tacoma, when two unidentified men entered the house.  The unidentified suspects shot the victim multiple times before fleeing.

Detectives believe the victim may have known the suspects, and the murder may have been a result of a drug deal gone wrong or a drug rip off.  Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons or vehicles seen at or near Farris' house on the day of the shooting.

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Receive up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and charges filed for the person responsible in this case.
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