2 Spokane County deputies remain critical after domestic violence shooting leaves 3 dead

A domestic violence shooting killed three people and critically injured two Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies Tuesday afternoon, KHQ reported.

At approximately 2:25 p.m., SCSO deputies responded to reports of the shooting at a residence in the 18700 block of S. Smythe Road in South Spokane County, SCSO announced.

Initially, one adult female victim had said she was shot and required medical attention.

As deputies arrived on scene, they learned that the adult male suspect had an active felony warrant for his arrest, could have access to other weapons, and there may be additional victims.

After the Spokane County SWAT Team responded to assist, both deputies and SWAT approached the suspect’s residence and made entry as officials feared for the victim’s safety.

Gunfire from inside home critically injures two deputies

As teams were approaching the residence, shots were fired from inside the home, striking two deputies and critically injuring them.

Other deputies fired back at the suspect while simultaneously working to move the wounded deputies to cover and administer medical aid.

In response to the deputies’ severe injuries, immediate life-saving medical aid was requested, such as Life Flight helicopters. Portions of I-90 and US-195 were shut down by the Washington State Patrol and other local agencies for emergency transport.

The adult female victim was also transported to a local hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

SCSO noted both deputies remain hospitalized in critical condition, as of this reporting.

Once the suspect was believed to have been barricaded inside the home, the Spokane Police Department SWAT Team and Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team were requested. SCSO deputies were relieved of their duties, and Spokane Police took over the active crime scene.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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