Graham-Kapowsin High School student shot before school

GRAHAM, Wash. — A 16-year-old student in the Bethel School District was shot this morning while walking to the bus stop, near the intersection of 186th Street and 82nd Avenue in the Graham area.

The school district sent a letter out to Bethel families and staff this morning, confirming that the victim was a student at Graham-Kapowsin High School, where classes for this school started year last Wednesday.

“A message from BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT 403

Good morning, Bethel School District families.

This morning, a Graham-Kapowsin High School student was shot near the intersection of 186th and 82nd in the Graham area. Pierce County deputies were on the scene immediately, and the student was transported to a local hospital where they are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Our thoughts are with the student and their family. Counselors and social workers will be available at GKHS today for students who need support.

We are working closely with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, and we thank them for their quick response to this incident.”

The shooting happened about four-and-a-half miles from the school.

According to Pierce County deputies, they responded and found the student with a gunshot wound to the leg. The injuries were reportedly not life-threatening, but the student was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

It’s not clear what led up to the shooting, but KIRO 7 has a crew on the scene working to gather more information and will update this story when we know more.

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