Two sheriff’s deputies have died after they were shot while responding to a reported domestic violence attack at a Washington state home. KIRO 7 reports that Mason Acheson and Parker Perry, both Spokane County Sheriff’s Office deputies, were killed after responding Tuesday to a home near Spangle, a rural community south of Spokane. The sheriff’s office identified the deputies Friday.

The violence began after a wounded woman went to a neighbor’s home for help and said her brother had shot her. Authorities said the woman was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Investigators learned that the suspect had an active felony warrant and believed other people could still be inside the home.

SWAT members and deputies approached the house because they believed people could still be in danger. As officers tried to enter, someone inside opened fire, hitting both deputies, according to CBS News. Other deputies fired back, pulled their wounded colleagues to safety and provided medical aid.

Acheson and Perry were taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center. Acheson died from his injuries, while Perry was initially kept on life support before also dying, KIRO 7 reported. Both had served with the Washington National Guard.

Two other victims and the suspected gunman also died, bringing the death toll to five, according to updated reporting. Authorities continue investigating what happened during the shooting.

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