Police investigating deadly drive-by shooting in Puyallup

Police are investigating a deadly drive-by shooting in Puyallup.

According to Puyallup Police, officers were called around 2:35 p.m. Monday to 8th St. NW, just north of W Stewart Ave. When officers arrived, they found a man's body outside near a front porch.

There were "numerous" shell cartridges in the street.

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Medics said the victim died at the scene. He was identified only as a man in his 20s.

Witnesses told police the suspect's vehicle appeared to be a tan SUV, possibly a Dodge Durango or a Chevrolet Blazer.

It was unclear what led to the shooting.

Authorities said surrounding streets were blocked by emergency vehicles and asked people to avoid the area.

Residents in the neighborhood tell us the shooting has left some in shock.

"Things like that definitely don't happen here, they shouldn't happen here," said nieghbor Angie Bruslem. 

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