Monic Lashaye Swan, 34, was killed in a mass shooting at The Alleycat Patio and Lounge on 6th Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, in the early morning of November 5, 2023. Family described her as a free spirit who worked in the medical field. According to reports, an argument near the pool tables began over a comment about someone’s hairline, led to a brief fistfight, and then gunfire. Monic was not involved in the initial fight; she was reportedly entering the establishment when a bullet struck her in the head. She was one of five people shot that night, rushed to a local hospital, and later died; the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the cause of death multiple gunshot wounds and the death a homicide.

The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Alante Peterson, reportedly turned himself in the same day. Witnesses described Peterson firing in a circular motion, apparently shooting indiscriminately into the crowd. Another patron, James Reha, also died and three others were seriously injured. Peterson was charged with multiple counts including aggravated first-degree murder and first-degree assault and was being held at the Pierce County Jail on $4 million bail. A memorial of candles and flowers was left outside the lounge.

If anyone witnessed what happened that night or has information about Monic, please come forward and share what you know.