The call came from a wounded woman who had escaped a rural home near Spangle, Washington, on November 3, 2026. She told authorities that her brother had shot her and warned that other family members might still be inside. Deputies arrived knowing the situation could be dangerous, but they also knew someone might need immediate help. A drone sent over the property revealed a person lying in the yard, raising fresh concerns about what officers would find inside. Around 3:15 p.m., deputies and SWAT officers approached the residence to reach anyone who might still be alive. As they attempted to enter, gunfire erupted, leaving two deputies critically injured.
Officers returned fire and worked to move their wounded colleagues to safety while providing emergency medical assistance. Both men were taken for treatment at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, where fellow officers and loved ones gathered, hoping for encouraging news. Sheriff John Nowels described the situation as devastating, particularly because both injured deputies had young families. Investigators later confirmed that five people had died in the incident, including three members of the Larsen family and the two deputies. The suspected gunman, 37-year-old Ryan Larsen, was found dead inside the residence, while his mother, Suzanne, 72, and sister, Rebecca, 45, were identified as homicide victims. The surviving woman, Julie Larsen, received hospital treatment for a chest wound. As the investigation continued, the community began learning about the two officers whose lives had been cut short.
Mason Acheson, 35, had built a career around protecting others. Before joining the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office in 2022, he spent eight years with the Washington State Patrol as a trooper and firearms instructor. He also served in the Washington Army National Guard, joining in 2011 and completing service overseas in Poland. Within the sheriff’s office, he became a member of the SWAT team and served as a sniper, helping protect fellow officers during difficult operations. He was also a husband and father of two children. Parker Perry, 29, had joined the sheriff’s office in 2020 and later became a K-9 deputy, working alongside his dog, Brego. He had also served in the Army National Guard, reached the rank of captain, and previously worked with the SWAT team. Although he had not been specifically dispatched to the Spangle emergency, he chose to respond after learning that people might still need help. Perry remained hospitalized for three days before dying on November 6, surrounded by loved ones, fellow service members and colleagues. He left behind his wife, two children and a third child the couple was expecting.
Even in grief, Perry’s final chapter brought hope to others: he became an organ donor, offering the possibility of life-saving transplants to people in need. The following day, an honor escort accompanied his journey from the hospital as colleagues paid tribute. Support also arrived from across the community. On November 9, a fundraiser at Hop Mountain Taproom & Grill in Mead raised more than $24,000 for the families of both deputies. First responders took part in a stair-climbing challenge, turning donations into a tribute to the men they had lost. The nonprofit Behind The Badge also organized support for the grieving families, with a team of more than 60 people helping coordinate assistance. For Acheson’s wife and children, and Perry’s growing family, no fundraiser can replace the people they have lost. But the generosity of neighbors and fellow first responders offers practical support during an incredibly difficult time. The two deputies are being remembered not only for their service, but for the families, friendships and lasting impact they leave behind.