Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry were killed while attempting to rescue possible hostages after a woman called for help following a domestic‑violence shooting near Spangle, south of Spokane.

Timeline of the tragedy

Deputies responded to the 2:25 p.m. call on Nov. 3. The suspect, who had an active felony warrant and possible access to more weapons, opened fire from inside the home as the deputies moved in. SWAT teams were summoned, and a drone later confirmed the suspect dead from a self‑inflicted gunshot.

Deputy Perry, a K‑9 officer, entered the residence with his dog Brego around 3:15 p.m. Both he and Deputy Acheson were hit. Their teammates returned fire, pulled the wounded officers to cover, and called for medical helicopters. Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 195 were temporarily closed to expedite transport to the hospital.

Victims and families

Deputy Acheson, a former Washington State Patrol trooper and SWAT sniper, died after reaching the hospital. Deputy Perry survived on life support long enough to arrange organ donation, a gift to the community he served. Both left behind wives and children; Perry’s family was expecting a third child.

The Spokane County medical examiner identified the suspect as 37‑year‑old Ryan Larsen, who died by self‑inflicted gunshot. Two other victims, identified as his mother Suzanne Larsen, 72, and sister Rebecca Larsen, 45, also died.

Community response

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, Spokane Valley Police, and the Washington State Patrol expressed devastation and pledged support to the families. Governor Bob Ferguson ordered state flags lowered to half‑staff on Nov. 9. FBI Director Kash Patel and Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R‑Wash., posted tributes, emphasizing the deputies’ selfless service.

The Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort is accepting donations to cover funeral expenses, with any remaining funds going directly to the families.

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