Spokane County Sheriff's Office
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“Although we know our deputies knew the risks, they bravely moved toward danger to protect others they did not know,”
Spokane County Sheriff's Office · said 2026-11-04 · reported 2026-11-04
The sheriff's office issued a statement after one wounded deputy succumbed to his injuries and another remained on life support following the ambush.
“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.”
Spokane County Sheriff's Office · said 2026-11-04 · reported 2026-11-04
The sheriff's office praised the deputies' sense of duty and heroism in placing themselves in mortal danger during the shooting response.
“As an organ donor, arrangements are being made, and he will continue to serve others with the gift of life,”
Spokane County Sheriff's Office · said 2026-11-04 · reported 2026-11-04
The agency noted that the second deputy, who remains on life support and is not expected to survive, is an organ donor whose gift of life will continue to serve others.