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A possible suspect in this week\u2019s fatal shooting<\/a> near Tacoma, Washington’s<\/a> Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel<\/a> got into a dispute with the victim just hours before repeatedly firing shots at him, authorities said.<\/p>\n

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A Tacoma, Wash. police SUV, pictured above. Officers are investigating a shooting near a casino. (Image: Tacoma News Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The two had an argument somewhere in Tacoma earlier Monday. At about 8 p.m. on the same day, they met up again near the casino\u2019s parking lot on East 28th<\/sup> Street.<\/p>\n

The victim suffered multiple wounds. EMTs attempted to revive him, but he died at the crime scene, according to Tacoma Police Department Sgt. William Muse.<\/p>\n

Authorities know the possible suspect\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

They have been cooperative with us and they have retained an attorney,\u201d Muse was quoted by the Seattle TV station KOMO<\/em> about the suspect.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cAnd, basically [he] shared how it is that he and the alleged victim got involved in a dispute with one another and basically shared with us his side of what happened.\u201d<\/p>\n

Self-Defense is Possible<\/h2>\n

The suspect may have fired the shots to defend himself<\/a>, KOMO<\/em> further reported. The suspect has been described as cooperating with detectives who are investigating the shooting.<\/p>\n

Both individuals involved in the incident were in separate cars before the shooting occurred. One of the individuals involved may have been following the other minutes before the shooting, according to Washington State Tacoma News<\/em> Tribune<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Detectives have yet to determine whether the shooting was a case of murder, manslaughter, or some other crime.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once detectives compile the evidence, the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will review their findings. No charges were filed as of the middle of this week.<\/p>\n

Checking Surveillance Cameras<\/h2>\n

Among possible evidence may be video from casino surveillance cameras. Police didn\u2019t reveal if they seized a firearm used in the shooting. Police also will likely interview any possible witnesses and casino security guards.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s routine procedure for the victim of a deadly shooting to undergo an autopsy<\/a>. That way, a coroner can determine the cause and manner of death.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The suspect wasn’t injured, according to initial news reports.<\/p>\n

The Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel is located some 31 miles south of Seattle. Emerald Queen Casino has over 2,100 slot machines, 60 table games, and a sportsbook. The Puyallup Tribe\u00a0of\u00a0Indians-owned and operated complex also has a hotel tower with 155 guest rooms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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