Sheriff's Deputy in an Ambush

A Spokane County Sheriff's deputy walks to a hospital where two SWAT officers were taken upon being shot during a domestic violence response call. One deputy was killed and another remains on life support but is
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office deployed a SWAT team to assist at the home. As SWAT officers approached the house, a gunman opened fire from inside.
"SWAT team members and deputies approached the house, attempted to breach the door and were met with gunfire," Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said during a news conference.

The entrance to a hospital where two Spokane County sheriff's deputies were taken after being shot Tuesday. (Fox News)
Deputies returned fire and pulled the two wounded deputies to safety. Both deputies were rushed to a hospital along with the initial female victim who was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
Inside the home, investigators found one person dead, while another body was found in the yard. The suspect was also found dead on the property. Authorities have not released the identities of those who died.
On Wednesday, the sheriff's office confirmed that one of the wounded deputies succumbed to his injuries. He is survived by his wife and two children.
"Although we know our deputies knew the risks, they bravely moved toward danger to protect others they did not know," the sheriff's office said in a statement.
"They did this with honor and with an unwavering sense of duty to their oath to serve and protect the citizens of Spokane County; they heroically placed themselves in mortal danger."
The second deputy remains on life support but is not expected to survive, according to officials.

A helicopter hovers in Spokane, Wash. (Fox News)
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