Two Washington deputies killed responding to domestic violence call

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 06:50 · Archive

Two Spokane County sheriff's deputies were fatally shot on 3 November while attempting to rescue possible hostages during a domestic violence incident near Spangle.

Two Spokane County Sheriff's Deputies, Mason Acheson and Parker Perry, were fatally shot on 3 November as they attempted to rescue possible hostages during a domestic violence incident. Deputies first responded around 2.25 p.m. after a woman reported she had been shot. Upon learning the suspect had an active felony warrant and might have access to more weapons, they called in SWAT and moved to approach the house.

Perry, a K-9 deputy working with his dog Brego, forced his way into the home around 3.15 p.m. alongside Acheson and other team members. Gunfire broke out as they entered. Their teammates returned fire, pulled them to cover and began treating their wounds. Medical helicopters were called and stretches of Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 195 were closed to facilitate their transport to hospital.

Acheson died first, leaving behind his wife and two children. Perry initially remained in critical condition on life support, surrounded by his family, before succumbing to his injuries. He was an organ donor and is survived by his wife, two children and a third on the way. Sheriff John Nowels said both deputies 'bravely moved toward danger to protect others they did not know' and were 'true examples of selfless service and dedication'.

How it is being reported

• Two Washington deputies killed trying to rescue possible hostages after woman shotDeputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry came under fire while trying to rescue possible hostages from a home.New York Post · 9 Nov, 06:54
• Tragedy as two Army vet deputies with wives and young children are killed in ambush after attempting to rescue hostages from gunman who shot dead mom and sisterWashington state sheriff's deputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry were gunned down while trying to rescue a woman who reported that she had been shot on Tuesday afternoon.Daily Mail · 9 Nov, 06:26
• Two Washington deputies killed trying to rescue possible hostages after woman shotTwo Washington state sheriff's deputies were fatally shot responding to a domestic violence call near Spangle as they tried to rescue potential hostages.Fox News · 9 Nov, 03:27

In this story: Mason Acheson · Parker Perry · Spokane County Sheriff's Office · Spangle · Spokane · Washington · John Nowels · Spokane Valley Police Department

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log