Crime & Safety

Police Chase That Started Friday In Gig Harbor Sets Social Media Ablaze

Shots were reportedly fired during the confrontation in Gig Harbor on Friday, July 12.

It began with a few Tweets. It ended up setting ablaze the social mediasphere.

One of the first Tweets came from KIRO shortly after 10 a.m., Friday:

#BREAKING Officer involved shooting in #GigHarbor. Man tried to run down officer. 1 shot fired. Suspect still in the run

What ensued was a chase into Tacoma, an arrest and people sharing their experiences left and right.

Check out some of what was shared here.


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