Anthony Stone, a 48-year-old Black man, was found shot to death in the early morning hours of June 18, 2022, at a storage facility in Parkland, Tacoma. The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide; cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds.

Police say the shooting occurred in the 10400 block of Pacific Avenue South after a large group of people had gathered at the location. Responders arrived to a report of shots fired and a man down; officers and fire personnel attempted aid but Stone was pronounced dead at the scene. In the aftermath numerous motorcycles were seen leaving the area.

The Tacoma Police Department opened a homicide investigation and crime scene technicians have been collecting evidence, but no arrests have been announced and authorities have not released a motive or identified suspects. If anyone was at the storage facility that morning or has information about the motorcycles that left, please contact investigators.