Four dead, including Washington deputy, following domestic call shooting; another deputy on life support

A Spokane County sheriff’s deputy has died and another is on life support following an ambush during a response to a domestic violence call. SWAT officers were fired upon when attempting to breach the home, leading to a shootout. Four individuals, including the suspect, were found dead at the scene.

• A Spokane County sheriff’s deputy died and another is on life support after being ambushed.
• Deputies responded to a domestic violence call where a woman reported her brother had shot her.
• The suspect had an active felony arrest warrant and access to multiple guns.
• A SWAT team was deployed, and officers came under fire as they approached the house.
• Deputies returned fire and rescued the wounded officers.
• Four people, including the suspect, were found dead on the property.
• The deceased deputy is survived by his wife and two children.
• The second deputy is on life support and not expected to survive.