A domestic violence call in Pierce County precipitated a deputy-involved shooting that left a suspect critically wounded early Wednesday morning. According to KING5, the incident began with a 911 call around 11:06 p.m. on Tuesday, where the caller alleged their brother was armed with a knife at a residence on the 4800 block of 33rd Ave Ct. E in Waller.
Deputies attempted to engage with the individual, but they encountered him shortly after midnight when he fled to a shed on the property. "At around 12:11 a.m., deputies advised dispatch that shots had been fired," as reported by KING5. Following the shooting, deputies provided first aid to the suspect, who was then transported to a nearby hospital in serious condition.
FOX13 Seattle reported that the Pierce County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) indicated deputies used a chest seal bandage on the suspect’s wound before medics took him to the hospital. There were no injuries reported among the deputies during the incident.
At the hospital, where the suspect is battling his injuries in critical condition, no deputies were hurt in the course of events leading up to his hospitalization. The deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, which is a typical procedure following such incidents. The ongoing investigation into the shooting is being led by the Pierce County Force Investigation Team, a collective of law enforcement members from various agencies in the county, as detailed by KIRO 7.
Further information surrounding this incident has been scarce, with authorities providing limited details as the investigation is still underway. The Pierce County Force Investigation Team has taken charge to ensure an independent review of the circumstances that led a deputy to discharge their firearm against the knife-wielding suspect.
