4 killed after protection order violation in Gig Harbor, suspect shot dead by deputies
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Key Points:
- Five people, including the suspect, died following a protection order violation that escalated to a stabbing and gunfire exchange in Gig Harbor, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office (PCSO).
- The incident began when an adult man arrived at a home despite a no-contact order that had not yet been served, leading to a stabbing reported by multiple witnesses.
- Deputies arrived and exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who was shot and later died; three victims were found dead at the scene, and a fourth died after being hospitalized.
- The identities of the victims have not been released, and the exact relationships between the suspect and the victims remain unclear.
- The Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT) is conducting the
