Teen shot outside Tacoma's Lincoln High School

Tacoma, WACrime

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A teenager sustained injuries in a shooting outside Lincoln High School in Tacoma on Tuesday afternoon. Tacoma police are actively investigating the incident.

A shooting incident outside Lincoln High School in Tacoma left a teenager injured on Tuesday afternoon. Tacoma police are actively investigating the shooting, which prompted a lockdown at the school. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, leading to immediate law enforcement response. Officers are examining surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses to gather information about the shooter and the circumstances of the incident. There have been no reports of additional threats to the school community following the shooting. This event highlights ongoing concerns regarding youth safety and gun violence in Tacoma, a city that has faced similar incidents in recent years. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in their investigation. Community leaders are calling for increased measures to ensure safety around schools.

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