Deputy Sheriff In Washington State Shot And Killed In The Line Of Duty

A deputy sheriff in Washington state was shot and murdered in the line of duty on Friday night, prompting authorities to seek suspects.

The deputy engaged in the incident, which took place about 7:00 p.m., has yet to be identified.

In an early news conference, Clark County Sheriff Sgt. Brent Waddell claimed the deputy was hospitalized after being “seriously hurt,” but by 11:30 p.m., the agency confirmed the officer had died.

“Multiple suspects” were engaged in the incident, according to Waddell, and they might be “armed and dangerous.”

According to The Columbian, two individuals of interest have been apprehended, and a hunt for a third is underway.

Officials did not provide any information regarding the circumstances surrounding the deputy’s death.

According to local ABC station KATU, police were involved in a late-night confrontation with someone at a Vancouver apartment complex.

Several police units spent the night searching for suspects between Interstate 205 and Northeast Padden Parkway.

“For the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement agencies in Clark County, and the surrounding Clark County, Portland metro region, this is a tough moment. In these trying times, Clark County law enforcement appreciates the community’s support and understanding “In a press statement, the agency stated. The inquiry is still going on.