On June 12, 2026, at approximately 6:30 am, apparent uniformed federal immigration enforcement officials operating unmarked vehicles with red and blue emergency lights activated, pursued a vehicle through the Western State Hospital parking lot, onto Sentinel Drive, and the chase ultimately concluded in the parking lot of Steilacoom High School. The sole vehicle occupant, a middle-aged male, fled from the vehicle on foot, but was apprehended quickly thereafter. There are no indications that the involved driver was a staff member, student, parent, or was otherwise associated with the Steilacoom Historical School District. The vehicle involved was not registered to any address in Pierce County. Neither the Steilacoom Department of Public Safety, nor the Town of Steilacoom, were involved in any capacity in any immigration investigation or enforcement. Steilacoom Public Safety was notified of the incident after all involved parties had already departed the area. Specific details of the incident were obtained through witness observations obtained and other circumstances observed at the scene after the incident concluded. In consideration of this event coinciding with the final day of school, public safety officers will increase presence at our school facilities.