“Shooting Investigation / Homicide Arrest” - lpd

“Over the past several weeks, the Lakewood Major Crimes Detectives have continued to diligently work on this case involving the death of Leslie

Crossley. Through this hard work information was gathered that led the detectives to a person of interest.

On Tuesday February 20 at approximately 5:00am, the Lakewood Special Response Team (SRT), working in concert with the Major Crimes Unit,

executed a warrant in the 1400 block of 116th St S.

At this location Larie E Moorer was taken into custody for outstanding warrants related to this incident. Moorer was booked at the Pierce County

Jail on charges of Murder 1, Assault 1 and Unlawful Possession of Firearm 2.”

*** Original release follows ***