Two Deputies, Three Others Die in Spangle Area Shooting Incident
Two sheriff's deputies were fatally shot while responding to a reported domestic violence incident at a home near Spangle, Washington state. The incident resulted in five deaths, including the two deputies, two other victims, and the suspected gunman.
Cleveland Akron, OH, November 7, 2026 —
Two sheriff’s deputies and three civilians have died following a shooting incident that occurred near Spangle, Washington state, authorities reported. The event unfolded as deputies responded to a reported domestic violence call at a residence.
The incident resulted in a total of five fatalities. Among the deceased are the two sheriff’s deputies who were responding to the scene. Additionally, two other victims and the suspected gunman also lost their lives in the incident. Specific details regarding the identities of the victims, the timeline of events, or the circumstances leading to the deaths of the two other civilians and the suspected gunman were not immediately available.
The local sheriff’s department confirmed the deputies were responding to a domestic violence incident when the shooting occurred. Further information regarding the investigation into the incident, including the sequence of events and the specific nature of the domestic violence report, has not been released.
The names of the deputies, the other victims, and the suspected gunman have not been publicly disclosed at this time. Information concerning the exact location within the Spangle area where the incident took place was also not provided.
Authorities are expected to release more details as the investigation progresses. The community is awaiting further information on this tragic event that has led to multiple fatalities.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
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