Tacoma, WA — February 16, 2025, one person was killed and one was injured due to an explosion that happened at a gun range.

Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident occurred at around 6:00 p.m. at Bull’s Eye Indoor Range located at 414 Puyallup Avenue.

Gun Range Explosion Accident in Tacoma, WA

Right now, exact circumstances are still under investigation. Authorities say there was an explosion and a fire, and at some point ammunition stores began to go off due to the fire. During the accident, one person was killed. Another had injuries. It’s unclear who the victims were and whether they were visitors or employees.

At this time, additional details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

The potential avenues forward following an incident like this can vary quite drastically depending on what sparked this explosion. Was it misuse of equipment? Was it improper storage of materials? Was it an electrical issue caused by poor maintenance? Was an appliance installed improperly? Was this due to a manufacturing defect? All of these possibilities carry their own unique challenges, and it’s important for victims and families to have the evidence and legal tools on their side to navigate these mazes.

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