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Lakewood police shooting
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admin on 11/29/2009 23:33:00
 
Lakewood police shooting
Four police officers of The Lakewood Police Department in Lakewood, Washington,
the city near Tacoma, WA were killed this Sunday morning in a gun shooting while
sitting for coffee at a local coffee shop.
Three male and one female officers was sitting at the Cafe Forza coffee house in
Spanaway at 8:15 when a gunman entered and opened fire on them without prior
warning.
The Lakewood Police Department, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office and other
police departments are working together in searching for the suspect described
as black man in his mid 20's to mid 30's. The man is about 5'7" to 5'10" tall
and wore blue jeans and a black coat at the time of the attack.
Anyone who had any information about the crime to report can call
1-866-977-2362, according to examiner.com.
It remains unknown what triggered the shooting. The officers were having a rest
at the coffee shop, and their cars were parked outside the shop so it is
speculated that the police officers were targeted.
The Lakewood Police Department in Lakewood, WA was created a few years ago and
now has 123 staff members. According to a notice posted on its website, the law
enforcement agency has been taking action to sweep out gangs.