TACOMA, Wash. — A 16-year-old teen was arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing after deputies received reports of a domestic dispute between his mother and her boyfriend.
Pierce County deputies said the incident happened inside an apartment complex located on 76th Street Court E in Tacoma on Wednesday around 1:45 a.m.
Once they arrived at the scene, deputies said a 23-year-old man, the mother’s boyfriend, was found with multiple stab wounds.
The mother and two children were also inside the home at the time.
The 23-year-old man was rushed to a hospital, where he later died.
The mother’s 16-year-old son was arrested for second-degree murder and is currently being held at Remann Hall.
Investigators said they are gathering evidence to understand if self-defense was a possible factor.
The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office told KIRO 7 News that it will look into the case to determine possible charges.
More on this story tonight on KIRO 7 at 6 pm.
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