Tacoma officer killed in the line of duty

TACOMA – An officer died after being shot several times Wednesday night in Tacoma's Eastside neighborhood. In a press conference overnight, Tacoma Police Chief Don Ramsdell delivered a short prepared statement. Chief Ramsdell expressed his condolences to the officer's family and gratitude to the Tacoma community for their support. He also announced the 45-year-old joined the department in 1999. -- More...