Mariela Vargas-Brown murdered or death by force in Tacoma, Washington.

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On the evening of April 6, 2021, a 29-year-old female named Mariela Vargas-Brown was driving along the scenic Ruston Way in Tacoma, Washington, with her boyfriend. At approximately 10:30 p.m., the pleasant spring evening was shattered by the sound of gunshots. A bullet struck Mariela, causing her to lose control of her vehicle and crash into a pole in the 4300 block of Ruston Way.

Her boyfriend managed to get her out of the crashed car, but her injuries were fatal. When Tacoma police and ...Read More

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KIRO 7 News Seattle: Woman found dead outside crashed car after shooting on Tacoma waterfront

7th Tacoma Homicide of 2021: Mariela Vargas-Brown

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Victim Details

name

Mariela Vargas-Brown

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Tacoma

state

Date of Death

2021-04-06

Age at Death

First Name

Mariela

Last Name

Vargas-Brown

Last Updated

11/09/2025

Mariela Vargas-Brown
Death by Force

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Mariela Vargas-Brown
Death by Force