Spokane County Deputies Die Rescuing Hostages After Domestic Shooting
Two officers were killed entering a home near Spangle on Nov. 3, while a suspect and two family members also died at the scene.
By Ariana Flores ·
Two Spokane County sheriff’s deputies were killed on Nov. 3 while entering a home near Spangle to rescue possible hostages.
Deputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry responded to a domestic violence call around 2:25 p.m. when a woman reported she had been shot. Authorities stated the suspect held an active felony warrant and likely possessed additional weapons. The injured woman was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A SWAT team was dispatched as the deputies moved toward the property.
Perry, a K-9 handler, arrived with his dog, Brego, around 3:15 p.m. and forced entry into the residence. Gunfire struck both Perry and Acheson as they moved inside. Their colleagues returned fire, provided medical aid, and secured the scene. The Washington State Patrol closed portions of Interstate 90 and US Highway 195 to facilitate the transport of the officers to the hospital.
Acheson died at the hospital. Perry remained on life support while organ donation arrangements were completed. The sheriff’s office noted that Perry would continue to serve others through this donation. Both men left behind wives and two children each. Perry and his wife were expecting a third child. The medical examiner identified the suspect as Ryan Larsen, 37, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Two other victims, Suzanne Larsen, 72, and Rebecca Larsen, 45, were also found dead. A family obituary identified them as Larsen’s mother and sister.
Sheriff John Nowels described the event as a tragic day for the county that affected many families. Acheson served as a SWAT sniper and had previously worked as a Washington State Patrol trooper and firearms instructor. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in 2011 and reached the rank of sergeant. Perry joined the sheriff’s office in 2020, served on the SWAT team for three years, and became a K-9 deputy in 2025. He was a military intelligence officer and captain in the Guard. The office stated Perry answered the call without prompting.
FBI Director Kash Patel honored the deputies on social media, listing Nov. 4 and Nov. 7 as their respective end of watch dates. He pledged the bureau’s support to their families. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, a Republican from Washington, knew Acheson from a local CrossFit gym and described them as wonderful people. He asked the public to keep the families in their prayers. Gov. Bob Ferguson ordered flags at state facilities lowered to half-staff on Nov. 9.
The sheriff’s office established a fund to cover funeral expenses, with remaining donations going to the families. The agency expressed gratitude for the condolences received. The families requested privacy during this time.
