An 18-year-old man was injured in a shooting Saturday night at a Puyallup apartment complex, according to police.
The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 700 block of 43rd Avenue Southeast.
Witnesses reported hearing an argument in the parking area, followed by multiple gunshots.
Officers arrived to find the victim, a resident of unincorporated Pierce County, with a gunshot wound to the thigh.
They provided medical aid until Central Pierce Fire and Rescue transported him to a hospital. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Police recovered spent shell casings from the parking lot.
Two suspects, described as young males wearing dark clothing were last seen running from the area.
A drone and K-9 units were deployed to locate the suspects, but they were not found.
Residents of the apartment complex are asked to check surveillance footage from the time of the incident or report any suspicious activity.
Information can be submitted to the Puyallup Police Tip Line at 253-770-3343 or via email at tips@puyallupwa.gov.
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