🌱 Armed suspect in Parkland teen’s killing still on the loose
Parkland, Washington Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Parkland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Armed suspect in Parkland teen’s killing still on the loose
- How a suspected DUI crash shut down SR 7 near Parkland
- How a Parkland teen’s killing ties into wider county troubles
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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and delightful, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
- Friday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Suspect who allegedly shot Parkland teenager still at large, police say (thenewstribune.com) — Parkland residents should know that the suspect in the May 24 robbery-homicide of 17-year-old Braylon Diaz is still at large and believed to be armed. Deputies say 21-year-old Brandon Torres-Mesa faces murder and firearm charges, and they urge anyone who sees him or knows his whereabouts to call 911 immediately. 
2. Pierce County woman hospitalized after DUI crash (thenewstribune.com) — A woman was hospitalized after an early-morning crash on State Route 7 over State Route 512 near Parkland, where troopers say a Tacoma driver suspected of DUI struck her car. The collision blocked the roadway for just over an hour, and the investigation into what led up to the wreck is still ongoing.
3. TNT's top stories: Murder charges, Pierce County food inspections, sign drama (thenewstribune.com) — A Parkland teenager’s killing led to murder charges for an alleged getaway driver, while the suspected shooter is still being sought by Pierce County authorities. The roundup also highlights looming cuts to Tacoma after-school childcare programs and serious food-safety violations at several Pierce County restaurants, all of which could affect where Parkland residents work, eat, and find childcare.
4. University of Washington honors slain student Juniper Blessing (fox13seattle.com) — Parkland readers may notice FOX 13 also highlighting an arrest in a Parkland homicide while covering a Seattle campus memorial for slain UW student Juniper Blessing. The main story focuses on how students honored her life and on a new scholarship supporting LGBTQ+ music students, reflecting broader regional conversations about safety, grief, and community support.
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