Crime & Safety
Search On For Attempted Murder Suspect In Pierce County
Police believe Tony French shot his girlfriend early Friday morning in the Frederickson area.

FREDERICKSON, WA - The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is searching a man they believe shot and wounded his girlfriend early Friday morning. The shooting took place in the Frederickson area west of South Hill.
The suspect, Tony French, fled the scene of the killing in a black 2005 Toyota Corolla (license plate 955-HEE), according to police. The killing took place along 69th Avenue Court East.
If you see French or his car, call 911.
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Correction: an earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that French's girlfriend had died.
We are urgently searching for attempted murder suspect Tony French; detectives believe French shot his ex-girlfriend this a.m. outside her home on 69th Ave. Ct. E. near Frederickson. Fled the scene in a black 2005 Toyota Corolla with Oregon license plate 955HEE. pic.twitter.com/9ZGdrolV3t
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) September 7, 2018
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