Teen with backpack suspected of carrying firearm in Tacoma, Tacoma WA
WeaponsA group of about six teenagers was seen walking south on Roosevelt Street near 5701 East Roosevelt. One teenager wore a black ski mask, a blue jumpsuit with a name tag, and carried a backpack believed to contain a 9mm firearm with a flashlight. The group was reported as suspicious by a caller.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South
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near 5701 East Roosevelt, the caller said about five minutes ago there was a teenager around 14 or 15 years old wearing a black ski mask, blue jumpsuit with a name tag, carrying a backpack believed to contain a firearm described as a 9mm with a flashlight.
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The caller thought the backpack contained candy. The teenager was with about five others walking south down Roosevelt.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
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