Two Washington sheriff’s deputies were fatally shot Nov. 3 while responding to a domestic‑violence call near Spangle, south of Spokane. Mason Acheson and Parker Perry died after gunfire erupted inside the home, authorities confirmed.
Two Deputies Killed in Line of Fire
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said the deputies were killed after forcing entry at 3:15 p.m., when gunfire struck them and their teammates returned fire. Medical helicopters and highway closures helped transport the wounded before both men succumbed to their injuries.
Suspect and Victims
Ryan Larsen, 37, died of a self‑inflicted gunshot wound, the medical examiner ruled, and also killed his mother Suzanne Larsen, 72, and sister Rebecca Larsen, 45, according to the Spokane County medical examiner. The suspect had an active felony warrant and may have had additional weapons, prompting a SWAT response.
Officials Pay Tribute
FBI Director Kash Patel honored both men on X, listing their end‑of‑watch dates and pledging full bureau support for their families. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson ordered flags at state facilities lowered to half‑staff on Nov. 9 in their honor.
Community Rallies
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office opened a donation fund for funeral costs, directing any surplus to the deputies’ families. Families have requested privacy as they mourn this enormous loss.
Heroic Careers
Acheson, a former Army National Guard sergeant and SWAT sniper, joined the sheriff’s office in 2022 after eight years as a State Patrol trooper. Perry, a K‑9 deputy since 2025, previously served three years on SWAT and rose to captain in the Guard as a military intelligence officer.
Stepheny Price is a Writer at Fox News with a focus on West Coast and Midwest news, missing persons, national and international crime stories, homicide cases, and border security.
