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Spokane County deputies killed responding to domestic violence shooting
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Two Spokane County sheriff’s deputies, Mason Acheson and Parker Perry, were fatally shot on Nov. 3 while attempting to rescue possible hostages following a domestic violence shooting near Spangle, Washington.
- The deputies responded to a call about a woman who had been shot and encountered gunfire when they tried to enter the home; Perry, a K-9 deputy, forced entry with his dog, Brego, before both were wounded.
- The suspect, Ryan Larsen, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and two other family members were also found dead at the scene; the woman who called for help was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Both deputies were military veterans with distinguished service records and left behind families, including Perry’s wife who was expecting their third child; the community and officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, have expressed condolences and support.
- Funeral expenses are being covered through donations accepted by the Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort, and flags at state facilities were ordered lowered to half-staff in their honor.
