Deadly Shooting at Cedar Crest Apartments in Parkland Leaves One Dead, Suspect at Large
Parkland, WA – In the early hours of March 25, 2025, chaos erupted at the Cedar Crest Apartments as gunfire shattered the quiet night, leaving one man dead and a community in shock. At approximately 4:15 a.m., multiple 911 calls flooded dispatch, reporting shots fired and a male victim down in the parking lot of the apartment complex, located along 108th St. S.
The Scene of the Tragedy
When Pierce County deputies arrived on the scene, they were met with a scene of panic and confusion. Bystanders screamed and ran in distress, creating a chaotic atmosphere as law enforcement tried to assess the situation. Among the chaos, deputies discovered a 32-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite their best efforts to administer lifesaving measures, the man was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene.
Evidence and Investigation
Investigators found multiple shell casings strewn across 108th St. S and in the front yard area of the apartment complex. This suggests that the shooting involved multiple rounds, possibly fired in quick succession.
As deputies secured the scene, they conducted welfare checks on residents in the apartment complex to ensure no one else had been injured in the gunfire. Fortunately, no additional victims were located inside the residences.
The suspect remains at large, and at this time, the circumstances leading up to the shooting are unclear. Authorities have yet to determine whether the shooting stemmed from a dispute, a targeted attack, or another motive.
Ongoing Investigation
Detectives and forensic teams are currently working through an extensive investigation. They are:
- Interviewing witnesses to piece together what transpired before and after the gunfire erupted.
- Reviewing surveillance footage from security cameras in and around the complex.
- Processing the large number of shell casings found at the scene to gather forensic evidence.
Due to the nature of the investigation, 108th St. S has been closed for several hours, and authorities urge residents and commuters to avoid the area as law enforcement continues its work.
Community Response and Call for Information
This deadly shooting has left many Parkland residents shaken, as violent incidents in residential areas raise concerns for public safety. Authorities are urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to come forward and assist in the investigation.
If you have any details regarding this homicide, you are encouraged to contact the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department non-emergency line or provide an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.