GIG HARBOR WA, Five people, including the suspect, are dead following a stabbing incident and subsequent deputy-involved shooting Tuesday morning in the 14000 block of 87th Avenue Court Northwest near Gig Harbor, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).
Authorities identified the suspect as 32-year-old Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin.
Investigators said the incident began as a reported protection order violation and escalated into a deadly stabbing in a residential cul-de-sac.
Dispatchers received the first 911 call at approximately 8:41 a.m. reporting an order violation in progress. According to the sheriff’s office, an adult male went to a residence despite a no-contact protection order involving a female occupant of the home.
Deputies later clarified that although a protection order had been granted, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect and therefore was not legally enforceable at the time.
Deputies were reportedly en route to serve the order when the situation escalated.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., additional emergency calls reported that the man was actively attacking individuals outside the home. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with at least one victim assaulted in the street in front of bystanders.
A deputy arrived minutes later.
According to Officer Shelbie Boyd, spokesperson for the Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT), gunfire was reported at 9:33 a.m.
Boyd stated during a press briefing that the adult male suspect was shot by a deputy.
Shablykin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released specific details regarding the exchange of gunfire but confirmed that the investigation remains active.
Deputies located four adult victims at the scene.
Three were pronounced dead at the residence. A fourth victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition and later died from their injuries.
One of the victims was identified as 52-year-old Zoya Shablykin, the suspect’s mother.
Authorities stated that the relationships between the suspect and the additional victims remain under investigation.
Witness accounts indicated that neighbors may have attempted to intervene during the incident.
Court records linked to the residence show that in April 2025, Zoya Shablykin petitioned for a protection order against her adult son. The order was granted in May.
In the petition, she alleged ongoing threats, harassment, and erratic behavior, including prior physical aggression. The filing referenced concerns about his mental health and stated he had previously pushed and threatened her.
The protection order prohibited him from possessing weapons and from coming within 1,000 feet of his mother, her home, vehicle, or workplace. The order also required compliance with a treatment plan and prescribed medications.
Investigators confirmed that although the order had been approved by the court, it had not been formally served at the time of the incident. Deputies were attempting to serve the documentation when the attack occurred.
Court records indicate Shablykin had multiple prior contacts with law enforcement dating back to 2020, primarily involving traffic-related offenses, including driving without a valid license and refusing to identify himself during traffic stops. Records reflect at least 14 separate cases. A 2023 trespassing charge was dismissed.
A family acquaintance told media outlets that other immediate family members were not present at the residence during the incident and were safe elsewhere at the time.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and the Pierce County Force Investigation Team are continuing to investigate both the stabbing deaths and the deputy-involved shooting. Authorities have not yet released the names of the additional victims pending notification of next of kin.
Officials described the event as a tragic escalation of a domestic situation that unfolded rapidly despite law enforcement response efforts.
Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.
