Fourth juvenile taken into custody in Tacoma parking-garage homicide
TACOMA — Tacoma Police Department detectives announced Thursday that a fourth suspect, a teenage male, was arrested and booked into Remann Hall in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy inside a Tacoma parking garage over the weekend.
The department said the newly arrested juvenile faces a charge of first-degree murder. Authorities did not release the suspect’s name or age; Washington law generally restricts public identification of minors in criminal cases unless they are charged as adults.
Two days earlier, investigators had arrested three adults believed to be involved in the same incident. Court proceedings and charging documents show the three adults face serious criminal allegations linked to what police characterized as an ambush-style attack on a group gathered inside the parking structure.
Suspects, bail and allegations
According to court records and the Tacoma Police Department, the suspects were armed with firearms that had been illegally modified. Surveillance footage recovered by investigators captured images of the suspects before and after the shooting; some footage reportedly showed one of the defendants making the sign of the cross shortly before gunfire erupted.
- Jose Campos, 18 — arrested in Tacoma; charged in connection with the shooting; bail set at $5 million.
- Davion Campos, 20 — arrested in Tacoma; charged in connection with the shooting; bail set at $5 million.
- Alina Guillen, 19 — arrested in Yelm; charged in connection with the shooting; bail set at $1.5 million.
- Unnamed juvenile male — arrested and booked into Remann Hall; charged with first-degree murder. Washington law limits release of identifying details for minors.
| Suspect | Age | Bail | Location of arrest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Campos | 18 | $5,000,000 | Tacoma |
| Davion Campos | 20 | $5,000,000 | Tacoma |
| Alina Guillen | 19 | $1,500,000 | Yelm |
Victim and court reaction
Investigators say the victim, a 16-year-old boy, was struck in the chest and died at the scene. The shooting occurred Sunday night inside a parking garage where a group of people had gathered.
"My son didn’t deserve this. He was a good kid," the victim’s mother told the court during a recent hearing.
The Campos brothers, prosecutors say, have prior histories of violent offenses, according to information disclosed at a hearing. All three adult suspects appeared in court, where a judge set the high bail amounts noted above.
Investigation status and public information limits
Police have said surveillance footage played a key role in identifying and arresting the suspects. Court documents allege the attack was coordinated and that the suspects fired on the group inside the garage. Authorities also allege the firearms used had been illegally modified.
Because the most recent arrest involves a juvenile, officials are limiting identifying information consistent with state law. Tacoma police and prosecutors continue to compile evidence and pursue charges. No trial dates have been announced.
Community impact and next steps
The killing has drawn attention to gun violence in downtown Tacoma and raised questions about security and public safety in areas where people gather. The arrests mark a significant step in the investigation, but prosecutors must still prove the allegations in court.
Anyone with information about the incident or additional relevant footage is urged to contact the Tacoma Police Department’s homicide unit. As the case proceeds, further court filings and hearings are expected to clarify each suspect’s role and the charges they face.
