On November 3, 2026, at approximately 2:25 pm, deputies from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office (Washington) responded to a reported domestic violence shooting call at a residence in the 18700 block of S. Smythe Road. One adult female victim stated she had been shot and needed medical attention.
After arriving Deputies learned the adult male suspect had an active felony warrant for his arrest, may have access to additional weapons, and that there were possibly additional victims; the Spokane County SWAT Team was requested to assist.
At approximately 3:15 pm, fearing for the victim's safety, the SWAT Team and Deputies began to approach the suspect's residence to make exigent entry. As they did, shots were fired from inside the home, and two Deputies were critically injured. Other Deputies returned fire and worked to move their severely injured teammates to a position of cover and provide medical aid.
Both Deputies were critically injured, immediate life-saving medical aid was requested, including Life Flight helicopters, and a portion of I-90 and US-195 were closed by the Washington State Patrol and other local agencies for the emergency transport.
The adult female victim was transported to the hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.
With the suspect believed to be barricaded inside the home, the Spokane Police Department (SPD) SWAT Team was requested, as was the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team.
All Spokane County Sheriff's Deputies were relieved, and SPD SWAT took over the active scene.
One of the critically wounded deputies was Deputy Mason Acheson and he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries the following morning leaving behind a wife and two children.
Deputy Acheson was a Washington Army National Guard veteran. He had served with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office for over four years and previously served with the Washington State Patrol.
Our prayers and condolences go out to Deputy Mason Acheson's family, both at home as well as with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
