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Store owner shot, killed in robbery near Puyallup

Apr 28, 2019, 9:46 AM | Updated: 10:58 pm

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Scene of the shooting on Saturday. (Pierce County Sheriff's Dept.)

(Pierce County Sheriff's Dept.)

A 79-year-old woman was shot and killed at a corner store near Puyallup on Saturday evening and detectives want your help tracking down the killers.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office says Soon Ja Nam was shot during a robbery at the Handy Corner store in just after 5 p.m.

Investigators have identified the suspects as two black males, about 200 pounds, 6 feet tall in their 20’s, wearing surgical masks and beanie caps. They’re asking businesses along 112th St. to check surveillance video for any suspect information. They say the suspect vehicle, a gray 1990’s 4-door Nissan Sentra, was last seen traveling westbound on 112th St E.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect vehicle was located outside of the county on Sunday. It’s being processed by detectives.

If you have information about the robbery, shooting, or suspects, you’re urged to call Pierce County detectives or leave a tip with Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS or text to the P3 Tips app.

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