Four Teens Arrested After Gunshots Near Tacoma Elementary School

No injuries reported after shots fired on Stafford Elementary campus

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:15am

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The Tacoma Police Department arrested four juveniles over the weekend after receiving reports of gunshots near Stafford Elementary School. Officers found shell casings at the scene, but no injuries were reported despite multiple shots being fired on the school's campus.

Why it matters

Gun violence near schools is an ongoing concern for communities, raising public safety issues and prompting discussions around school security, youth crime prevention, and gun control policies.

The details

According to police, officers responded to calls of gunshots in the area around Stafford Elementary on Saturday. When they arrived, they found and arrested four juveniles. Shell casings were also recovered from the scene, though no one was injured despite the multiple shots fired on the school's campus.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Tacoma Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the reports of gunshots near Stafford Elementary School and made the arrests.

Stafford Elementary School

The Tacoma-area elementary school where the gunshots were reported and where shell casings were found on the campus.

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What’s next

The four arrested juveniles are currently booked into Remann Hall, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges communities face in addressing gun violence, especially near schools, and the need for comprehensive strategies to improve youth safety and prevent such incidents from occurring.