TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The name of a man who was fatally shot and dragged behind a truck south of Tacoma after allegedly trying to steal a catalytic converter has been released. The News Tribune reports 40-year-old Brent Jalmari Peltomaa of University Place died Saturday of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office. Police say he was underneath a truck trying to steal a catalytic converter when the truck’s owner, who was sleeping, woke up and fired at Peltomaa. Michael Campbell was charged Monday with second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping. He was ordered held without bail until an evaluation can be done to determine whether he is competent to stand trial.
Man fatally shot over catalytic converter theft identified
