In the early morning hours of July 31, 2022, Tenisio Fiamate, a 30-year-old Hispanic man, was with a friend near the waterfront at Thea's Park in Tacoma, Washington, when an unknown individual opened fire on them. Fiamate was struck in the head by a gunshot. In the immediate aftermath, his wounded friend managed to drive them both to a nearby hospital. Despite the swift medical attention, Tenisio Fiamate succumbed to his injuries.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed that his death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the head. His 26-year-old companion survived the shooting and was eventually released from the hospital.
The Tacoma Police Department promptly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. At the time, it was one of three separate shooting incidents that occurred in Tacoma within a 24-hour period. Authorities have released few details about the circumstances that led to the shooting and have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. The investigation into the death of Tenisio Fiamate remains ongoing and is considered an unsolved homicide.
Those who knew him affectionately called him "Em." He was a talented musician and a devoted father to six children, four sons and two daughters. Friends and family remember him as a person who loved to make people laugh and smile, often being the source of joy at social gatherings. His sudden and violent death left his family and community devastated, seeking justice and closure in a case that has yet to be solved.
