In the early morning hours of January 22, 2023, the life of 47-year-old Jevon Gipson, a male resident of Federal Way, was tragically cut short in Tacoma's Stadium District. At approximately 1:44 a.m., a 911 call was placed reporting the sound of gunshots emanating from an apartment located in the 100 block of St. Helens Avenue. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, first responders found Jevon Gipson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed that Gipson's death was a homicide caused by the gunshot wounds he sustained. This incident marked the third homicide to occur in the city of Tacoma in 2023.
Despite the ongoing investigation by the Tacoma Police Department, very few details about the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting have been made public. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Jevon Gipson's death, and law enforcement has not released any information regarding potential suspects or a possible motive for the shooting. The events that transpired leading to his death remain a mystery to the public. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation and help bring closure to his family and friends, who remember him as a loving father.
