Three dead and two deputies critically injured in Washington shooting

Summarised from New York Post's report · Updated 4 Nov, 09:53 · Archive

A shooting in eastern Washington left three people dead, including the suspect, and two sheriff's deputies critically wounded.

A shooting and firefight in Spokane County, eastern Washington, on Tuesday left three people dead, including the suspect, and two sheriff's deputies critically wounded. Deputies responded around 2:30 p.m. after a woman told her neighbour she had been shot by her brother. Sheriff John Nowels said the suspect had an active felony warrant and authorities were investigating whether there may be other victims.

When SWAT team members and deputies attempted to breach the house, they were met with gunfire. Other deputies returned fire and worked to move the wounded team members to safety. One person was found dead inside the home and another in the yard. Both deputies, described as young members of the SWAT team, were taken to hospital, along with the woman who reported being shot, who has non-life threatening injuries. The names of the victims and suspect have not been released.

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• Washington shooting leaves 3 dead, including suspect, and 2 SWAT team members critically injuredA woman told her neighbor that she had been shot by her brother, police said.New York Post · 4 Nov, 09:30

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