Washington deputies killed trying to rescue possible hostages after woman shot near Spangle
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Response to a call for help
Deputies arrived at about 2:25 p.m. after a woman reported she had been shot, the sheriff’s office said. The home was near Spangle, south of Spokane, in Washington state.
Deputies came under fire
The sheriff’s office said Mason Acheson and Parker Perry were trying to enter the home when shots were fired from inside. The deputies were attempting to reach possible hostages.
Tribute to the fallen deputies
A statement from the agencies described the deputies’ actions as courageous and focused on protecting people they did not know. It called them examples of selfless service and dedication.
Key points
- Mason Acheson and Parker Perry were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call.
- The shooting happened Nov. 3 at a home near Spangle, south of Spokane.
- A woman who reported being shot was hospitalized with injuries that appeared non-life-threatening.
- Authorities said possible victims remained inside and called in SWAT.