Washington State Deputy Killed; Manhunt for Suspect Underway

A police manhunt is underway Monday after a Washington state deputy was shot and killed while responding to a home invasion in Spanaway around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. 

Daniel McCartney, a 34-year-old sheriff’s deputy in Pierce County, was the first person on the scene, King 5 News reported. He chased a suspect through town on foot until he was shot.

A second suspect was shot and killed at the scene, but the escaped suspect is considered armed and dangerous.

A nearby school district canceled classes Monday because of the manhunt. Police are going door-to-door searching for the suspect, Q13 Fox reporter John Hopperstad tweeted.

McCartney joined the sheriff’s department in 2014. He was a Navy veteran and was married with three children, King 5 reported.

McCartney’s flag-draped coffin was carried from the hospital as more than a dozen fellow officers and deputies saluted their fallen comrade.

Twitter users lamented the deputy’s loss and offered prayers and condolences to his family.

Heart broken for deputy McCartney's wife and children, his loved ones, and friends and colleagues.

— Mary Nam (@Mary_Nam) January 8, 2018

So sad. Keeping his family in my prayers!

— D-Money (@_D_Money) January 8, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am heartbroken for you all and for Deputy McCartney's family.

— Liz Dueweke 🐾 (@LizDueweke) January 8, 2018

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