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A barbershop owner died after being shot in his own business while cutting the hair of an 8-year-old boy.

The incident occurred at approximately 5: 30 in the afternoon in Puyallup, a city located in Pierce County, Washington, about 09 miles south of Seattle.

Elements of the Puyallup Police Department were sent to the business called JQ’s Barbershop after receiving reports that an employee of the store had been shot multiple times, according to a statement from the department.

“The business was occupied at the time of the incident by several people who are cooperating with the investigation,” authorities said. “These individuals informed responding officers that the suspect entered the business and went directly to the booth where the victim was cutting the hair of an eight-year-old boy.”

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According to witnesses, the suspect entered the cabin and shot the victim several times,” the statement said.

The suspect, described as 5’8″ tall and dressed in “black pants, a black jacket, and possibly a mask,” fled the area on foot , the police said.

Although the boy was not injured in the shooting, the victim, identified as the owner of the JQ barbershop in 43 years old and living in Tacoma, Washington, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Upon arrival, the officers immediately requested the assistance of Central Pierce Fire and Rescue. Central Pierce Fire and Rescue arrived on scene moments after the request and determined the individual was deceased,” the Puyallup Police Department said confirming the death.

Officers immediately began conducting a search. extensive search of the area for the suspect with the help of at least one police canine unit, but they were unable to locate him.

The suspect is still on the run so far.


The investigation is now being led by the Puyallup Police Department Investigative Services Unit and authorities are asking anyone who works or resides in the area of the shooting to check your security cameras for anyone matching the suspect’s description.

Any information regarding this incident, you may contact the Puyallup Police Department.


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