Two Spokane County sheriff’s deputies were fatally shot while attempting to rescue possible hostages during a domestic violence incident in Spangle, Washington, authorities confirmed on November 3. The deputies, Mason Acheson and Parker Perry, were killed after coming under gunfire while approaching a property where a woman had reported being shot. The suspect, Ryan Larsen, was later found dead from a presumed self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The incident began when a woman called 911 reporting she had been shot, prompting deputies to respond at approximately 2:25 p.m. Authorities later learned that Larsen, 37, had an active felony warrant and may have had access to additional weapons. With concerns about potential victims still inside the home, SWAT was deployed to assist in the operation.
Deputy Perry, a K-9 officer, arrived with his dog, Brego, and joined the team breaching the residence around 3:15 p.m. Gunfire erupted as the deputies entered, striking both Acheson and Perry. Their fellow officers returned fire, pulled them to safety, and administered emergency medical treatment. Medical helicopters were called in, and stretches of Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 195 were temporarily closed to expedite transport to a hospital. Acheson was pronounced dead upon arrival, while Perry remained hospitalized in critical condition before later succumbing to his injuries.
Deputies’ Backgrounds and Service
Both Acheson and Perry were former U.S. Army veterans. Acheson served in the Washington Army National Guard from 2011, including a deployment to Poland from 2021 to 2022, where he completed a sniper course and earned three medals. He later joined the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office as a SWAT sniper. Perry’s military and law enforcement history was not detailed in the available reports.
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and Spokane Valley Police Department issued a joint statement expressing devastation over the shootings. “Everyone at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office/Spokane Valley Police Department is devastated by yesterday’s tragic and senseless violent shooting,” the statement read. “We will continue to support their families and honor their wishes.”
Authorities confirmed that one person was found dead inside the property, and another was discovered in the yard. The woman who called 911 was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, with authorities reviewing body camera footage and other evidence to determine the full sequence of events.