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Two Washington state sheriff’s deputies who were fatally wounded while attempting to rescue possible hostages in a domestic violence shooting have been identified.
Mason Acheson and Parker Perry were shot as they were met with gunfire while moving on a property where it was feared a person was being held hostage, Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels told a news conference last week.
He said one person was found dead in the property, and another in the yard. Local media reports, citing Spokane County Medical Examiners Officer, said the suspect, 37-year-old Ryan Larsen, died from a presumed self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Both the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and Spokane Valley said they were devastated by the shooting, and have pledged to support the deputies' families as they deal with their ‘unimaginable loss.’
“Everyone at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office/Spokane Valley Police Department is devastated by yesterday’s tragic and senseless violent shooting,” the agencies wrote in a statement. “We will continue to support their families and honor their wishes.
“Although we know our Deputies knew the risks, they bravely moved toward danger to protect others they did not know,” they added. “They did this with honor and with an unwavering sense of duty to their oath to serve and protect the citizens of Spokane County; they heroically placed themselves in mortal danger. They are true examples of selfless service and dedication. They are the epitome of what the men and women in law enforcement are; they are the best of all of us. We cherish having served with them as we begin to process the devastating and unthinkable loss.”
Both men were former army veterans, the agency revealed. Deputy Acheson enlisted in the Washington Army National Guard from 2011 and served in Poland in 2021-22. During his military service he attended a sniper course and earned three medals, and later served the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office as a SWAT sniper.
Deputy Perry enlisted in the Washington Army National Guard in 2017 and earned the rank of Captain while serving as a Military Intelligence Officer. He was awarded three medals during his time in the armed forces. Perry joined the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team from 2022 and was selected to be a K-9 deputy in 2025.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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