Deputy Fatally Injured Alongside Three Others in Eastern Washington Shooting
The incident, which occurred while responding to a domestic violence call, resulted in four deaths and left another deputy critically injured.
In a tragic turn of events, a deputy lost their life alongside three others during a shooting in Spokane County, Washington. This update to the earlier report now confirms that four individuals perished in the incident, including the deputy who was fatally injured 36.
According to reports, the shooting took place while the deputies were responding to a domestic violence call 12456. Upon arriving at the scene, two deputies were critically injured by gunfire as they approached the house 36. One of these critically injured deputies succumbed to their injuries and passed away, leaving behind a wife and two children 3.
The other critically injured deputy, who was placed on life support, was also not expected to survive the injuries sustained from the shooting 36. However, this individual was an organ donor, providing hope for potential life-saving transplants 6.
The shooting unfolded when a woman reported that she had been shot by her brother 36. The suspect, who had an active felony warrant at the time, faced law enforcement when they attempted to enter the residence, leading to the fatal confrontation 36.
SWAT team members and other deputies tried to breach the door but were met with gunfire, escalating the situation 36. The woman who was shot by her brother was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries 36.
The incident occurred on a Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. local time 36, though there is some discrepancy regarding the exact day and time among different sources 1245.
As the community mourns the loss of the deputy and the other victims, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the shooting 3.
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Trust Score report
- likely
Four people died in the incident.
68% · supported by 2, contradicted by 4 - likely
Another deputy was critically injured and later died from his injuries.
68% · supported by 2, contradicted by 4 - unverified
The deaths included a deputy, the suspect, and two other individuals.
50% · supported by 1, contradicted by 4 - confirmed
The location of the shooting was in Spokane County, Washington.
93% · supported by 6 - likely
The shooting occurred while the deputies were responding to a domestic violence call.
84% · supported by 5 - likely
The other deputy is not expected to survive the injuries sustained from the shooting.
84% · supported by 5 - likely
The shooting occurred in eastern Washington state, specifically in Spokane County.
84% · supported by 2 - likely
A woman reported that she was shot by her brother.
84% · supported by 2 - likely
The suspect had an active felony warrant at the time of the incident.
84% · supported by 2 - likely
Two deputies were critically injured by gunfire upon approaching the house.
84% · supported by 2 - likely
The surviving critically injured deputy was on life support and not expected to survive.
84% · supported by 2 - likely
The woman who was shot by her brother was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
84% · supported by 2 - likely
SWAT team members and deputies attempted to breach the door and were met with gunfire.
84% · supported by 2 - likely
The deceased deputy left behind a wife and two children.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Authorities are investigating the cause of the shooting.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
The incident happened on a Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. local time.
68% · supported by 2, contradicted by 4 - likely
The second wounded deputy was an organ donor.
68% · supported by 1 - disputed
Two deputies were involved in a shooting incident.
32% · supported by 4, contradicted by 2 - disputed
The shooting took place on a Tuesday.
32% · supported by 4, contradicted by 2 - disputed
One deputy died as a result of the shooting.
32% · supported by 4, contradicted by 2
Follow-up checks
- Nov 05, 01:41 UTC 70% −5 · 6 outlets +3 · 1 confirmed, 15 likely, 1 unverified, 3 disputed update: 6 outlets (+3 since first report)
- Nov 05, 01:00 UTC 75% · 3 outlets · 1 confirmed, 11 likely first report
Sources & references
- WKYC (Ohio) — Deputy dead after shooting in Washington state, other 'not expected to survive'
- WFAA (Texas) — Deputy dead after shooting in Washington state, other 'not expected to survive'
- CBS News U.S. — 4 dead, including suspect and deputy, in Washington state shooting
- 10TV (Columbus) — Deputy dead after shooting in Washington state, other 'not expected to survive'
- KVUE (Austin) — Deputy dead after shooting in Washington state, other 'not expected to survive'
- Fox News — Four dead, including Washington deputy following domestic call shooting; another deputy on life support
