Young man shot and killed in Lakewood, suspect surrenders

A young man is dead after a shooting in Lakewood Thursday afternoon, according to the Lakewood Police Department.

At about 6:45 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to the report of a shooting at a home in the 8900 block of Commercial Street Southwest.

When they arrived, medics with West Pierce Fire and Rescue were attempting life-saving efforts on a juvenile male.

He was transported to Madigan Army Medical Hospital but died from his injuries.

Detectives initially believed the shooting was accidental, but later determined it was a homicide.

At about 1:30 p.m. Friday, a person surrendered at the Lakewood Police Department. They will be charged with murder.