Pierce County sergeant unhurt after patrol car hit by fleeing drive-by shooting suspects: news
11-10-2026
Pierce County Sergeant Unhurt After Patrol Car Struck by Fleeing Drive-By Shooting Suspects
A Pierce County Sheriff’s Department patrol car was struck during a pursuit involving suspects fleeing the scene of a drive-by shooting. The responding sergeant escaped the collision without injury, while law enforcement officers managed to bring the high-risk situation under control and secure the area.
Incident Overview and Police Pursuit
Deputies were dispatched to reports of gunfire linked to a suspected drive-by shooting in the area. As units mobilized to intercept the vehicle, the fleeing suspects attempted an aggressive escape to evade apprehension. During the chase, the suspects’ vehicle made impact with a Pierce County sergeant’s patrol cruiser. Despite significant damage to the vehicles, the sergeant was evaluated and confirmed to have suffered no serious injuries.
Suspect Apprehension and Ongoing Investigation
Following the collision, assisting law enforcement units quickly converged on the scene:
Suspect Custody: Responding deputies and tactical units contained the perimeter, apprehending the individuals involved in the drive-by shooting and pursuit.
Evidence Recovery: Authorities searched the vehicle and route, securing shell casings, suspected firearms, and other relevant forensic materials.
Charges Filed: The suspects face multiple felony charges, including drive-by shooting, assault on a law enforcement officer, and felony eluding.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department continues to review dashcam footage, dispatch records, and ballistics data as the formal investigation proceeds.