The Brief
- One Spokane County sheriff’s deputy died and another is not expected to survive following a domestic violence shooting in Spangle, Wash., that left four people dead.
- Law enforcement made an exigent entry into the suspect’s residence Tuesday afternoon, resulting in an exchange of gunfire that critically injured two deputies.
- Agencies across Washington state have updated their social media profiles with black-and-blue mourning bands and issued statements expressing solidarity and grief.
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – A Spokane County sheriff’s deputy died and another is not expected to survive after a domestic violence shooting in Spangle, Washington, that left four people dead earlier this week. Government officials and law enforcement agencies across the state are pouring support into the region for those impacted by the tragedy.
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office badge with a mourning band was posted by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook. (Badge posted by Mason County Sheriff’s Office)
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office delivers tragic update
What we know:
According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, one of the deputies critically injured in the shooting succumbed to his injuries Tuesday night, hours after being shot. He is survived by his wife and two children.
The second officer, who remains on life support and in critical condition, is not expected to survive. Authorities said he is surrounded by his family, and arrangements are being considered for organ donation.…