Esteban Alonzo Vasquez III, 38, was fatally shot in his Tacoma apartment in the early hours of February 10, 2022. At about 12:40 a.m. two unidentified men forced their way into the Midland-area residence while Vasquez’s mother and his infant son were present. Vasquez’s mother called 911 after gunfire; deputies arriving at the home near 10th Avenue Court East and 76th Street Court East found him with multiple gunshot wounds. First responders attempted aid, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled his death a homicide.

Detectives with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a deadly home invasion. No motive has been released, the two suspects have not been publicly identified, and no arrests have been announced. If anyone saw activity near that apartment the night of February 10, 2022, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known.