Deputies search for attempted murder suspect after shooting in South Hill

SOUTH HILL, Wash. — Pierce County Sheriff's deputies are searching for attempted murder suspect Tony French, who officials said is believed to have shot his ex-girlfriend Friday morning outside of her residence in the South Hill, Washington area near Frederickson. 

Deputies have identified French as the suspect, and said they found an adult female victim suffering from gunshot wounds in the driveway of her residence.

The 16000 block of 69th Ave. Ct. E. is located about 2.5 miles west of Pierce County Airport - Thun Field.

KIRO 7 will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

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