Man stabs four people to death in Washington state

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and agenciesFebruary 24, 2026 at 10:47 PM

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On Tuesday morning in Gig Harbor, Washington, a 32-year-old man stabbed four people to death in the street. Pierce County sheriff's deputies were initially responding to a call about a no-contact order violation at a residence. While en route, authorities received additional emergency calls reporting the stabbings at the same address. Three victims died at the scene, and a fourth died later at a hospital. The suspect is also confirmed dead after shots were fired when the first deputy arrived at the scene. Pierce County officials are currently investigating the incident.

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