Suspect, four victims dead after stabbing attack in US state of Washington

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 25, 2026 at 01:26 AM

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On February 25, 2026, a 32-year-old man stabbed four people to death near Tacoma, Washington, on the Key Peninsula. The incident occurred outside a residence after deputies were initially dispatched for a reported violation of a no-contact order. While en route to serve the order, the suspect began attacking people at the residence. A Pierce County sheriff’s deputy arrived and shot the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Three victims died at the location, and a fourth died after being transported to a hospital. The Pierce County Force Investigation Team is currently investigating the stabbings and the deputy-involved shooting.

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Washington

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