PUYALLUP, Wash. — Pierce County authorities are investigating after a deadly officer-involved shooting in Puyallup Friday night.
Officers were dispatched to a welfare check near North Meridian and Valley Avenue at around 10:50 p.m. after receiving multiple reports of a man walking in traffic, according to the Puyallup Police Department (PPD).
The PPD said the man was also reportedly jumping on vehicles and attempted to get into a vehicle with the driver still inside.
Shortly after officers made contact, they notified dispatch an officer opened fire on the man and requested medical aid. Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Puyallup Police Department did not describe what led up to the shooting or release the identity of the man who was killed.
On Feb. 25, Puyallup police identify the officer as 32-year-old Josh Schaub. He has been with the department for two years and nine months, and previously served for two years with the Algona Police Department.
The Pierce County Force Investigation team has taken over the investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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