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"While the breeders originally named the dog 'Alfa,' today a new name was chosen for him by Deputy McCartney's three sons who named him 'Dan.' With the name comes great expectations—brave, strong, hard working. We know K-9 Dan is up to the challenge and are so excited to have him join our family," the Pierce County SO said on Facebook.
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The suspect who died during a gun battle with a Pierce County, WA, sheriff's deputy earlier this week was wearing body armor and shot himself in the head, officials said Wednesday.
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According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, the deputy was shot just after 11:30 p.m. Sunday while responding to a 911 call for an intruder reported in a house in the Frederickson area.
Read More →The incident started when officers attempted to contact a man at 1:16 AM in a parking lot in Lions Park. The suspect was in an SUV and was believed to have violated the court-issued domestic violence protection order.
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Officers shot the man in the park after he was involved in a reported armed robbery at the Northgate Mall and led officers on a car chase through North Seattle in which he fired shots, police said. The video shows him not responding to numerous commands to raise his hands and a warning that he was about to be shot before officers opened fire.
Read More →Officers pursued as the man started firing a weapon at them, leading them to Magnuson Park where he slammed through the gate at about 80 mph and crashed near the boat ramp.
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O’Toole will leave her post on Dec. 31, and Deputy Chief Carmen Best will serve as interim chief beginning Jan. 1, Durkan said during the news conference.
Read More →The Washington State Patrol says two men wanted for shooting at a trooper in Grandview early this week have been arrested.
Read More →Rifles carried by Spokane, WA, police on patrol will soon be equipped with suppressors, a move the department says will protect officers and civilians from hearing damage.
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East Pierce (WA) Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Backer says the Las Vegas mass shooting reinforces the safety precautions he started making months ago. He received approval to purchase 32 sets of ballistic vests and helmets. It is a $75,000 expense, and the vests will have to be replaced every five years. The goal is to be able to reach patients quickly and keep firefighters safe during dangerous calls.
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