3 dead, including suspect, and 2 deputies critically injured in eastern Washington state
A domestic violence call escalated into a standoff and firefight, leaving three dead and two deputies critically wounded, officials said.
- On Tuesday, two Spokane County Sheriff's deputies were critically wounded during a domestic violence shooting incident near Spangle, Washington, after encountering gunfire while attempting to breach a residence.
- Sheriff John Nowels reported that deputies arrived at the home around 2:30 p.m. after a woman told dispatchers she had been shot by her brother; the suspect had an active felony warrant.
- Both deputies were airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in critical condition, along with the injured civilian woman. Adam Richards, chief nursing officer, said the staff cares deeply about everyone arriving at the facility.
- The Spokane Police Department has taken command of the scene and is leading the ongoing standoff, with law enforcement vehicles lining Eighth Avenue to manage the situation and investigate the violence.
- Washington State Patrol Sergeant Greg Riddell confirmed there is no public threat as officials work to barricade the suspect inside the residence while managing traffic closures near Smythe Road.
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1 deputy dies, other not expected to survive after firefight with suspect at Washington home
One deputy died and another is on life support following a firefight with a suspect in Spokane County. Deputies were responding to a report of a woman shot by her brother when the incident occurred. After a gunfight, deputies discovered the suspect dead inside the home along with additional victims. The injured woman is hospitalized but her injuries are not life-threatening.
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Deputy dead after shooting in Washington state, other 'not expected to survive'
Two deputies were shot responding to a domestic violence shooting in Spokane County, Washington, on Tuesday. One is dead, the other is not expected to survive.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Washington state sheriff’s deputy has died and another remains on life support with life-threatening injuries after they were ambushed while responding to a domestic violence call that turned deadly, authorities said Wednesday. Spokane County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home Tuesday after a woman ran [...]
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