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3 dead, including responding deputy, in domestic violence shooting: Sheriff
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Key Points:
- A domestic violence shooting in Washington state resulted in three deaths, including a deputy who was shot while responding to the scene, according to Spokane County authorities.
- A second deputy was critically injured and is not expected to survive, with life-saving efforts including emergency transport and road closures underway.
- The incident began when a woman, shot but with non-life-threatening injuries, reported her brother had shot her and others inside the residence were threatened.
- Deputies discovered the suspect had an active felony warrant and possibly access to more weapons; shots were fired when SWAT and deputies attempted to breach the house.
- The suspect and another person inside the house were found dead, along with a third person located in the yard; the situation remains under investigation.
