LAKEWOOD, Wash — Two men were found shot to death inside a Lakewood apartment near Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) early Monday morning.
Police were able to arrest a 30-year-old suspect Monday evening related to the incident. Lakewood police said there are no other outstanding suspects and no threat to the community.
The Lakewood Police Department said officers were called to investigate reports of shots fired at the Wisteria Walk Apartments just after 2 a.m. Police initially did not find any crime scene, before finding two men dead in an apartment. One of the men was in his 70s, while the other was in his 50s, according to police. Investigators said the man in his 70s was living in the apartment, while the other victim was believed to be an acquaintance.
Major Crime detectives said the double homicide appears to have been a targeted incident, but are still working on leads in the investigation. Detectives have not established a motive for the killings.
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The deadly shooting happened near the JBLM fence line. Police said they are regularly called to the area for various reports.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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