11/05/2026
Our hearts are heavy as we stand alongside our brothers and sisters at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office following yesterday’s tragic shooting and the heartbreaking loss of one of their deputies in the line of duty.
To the family of the fallen deputy, there are no words that can express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. We know that behind the badge was someone so much more than a deputy. A loved one, a friend, a person whose presence meant the world to those closest to them. A hero.
While our profession mourns the loss of one of our own, we recognize that your family has lost someone who can never be replaced. Our hearts are with you as you face this loss.
To the other deputy and his family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. To every member of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, we grieve with you. We know the bonds formed in this profession run deep, and losing someone you have served with is a pain that goes beyond the walls of your agency and cruiser. You are not alone in this.
During times like these, we also ask our community to remember the importance of patience, compassion, and responsible sharing of information.
Behind every headline are real people. There are spouses, children, mothers, fathers, siblings, friends, and coworkers whose lives are being forever changed. While the public may be eager for answers, these families are living through moments that no one should ever have to experience.
Being the first to know or share information is never more important than getting it right. Before repeating something you heard or sharing an unconfirmed update, please consider the families who may be seeing that information too. They deserve compassion, privacy, and the opportunity to hear accurate information through the proper channels, not through rumors or speculation on social media.
We encourage everyone to rely on official statements and trusted sources. Sometimes the most respectful thing we can do is simply wait.
The bond of law enforcement extends beyond agency boundaries and state lines. When one of us falls, we all feel that loss. And when one of our families is hurting, we stand beside them.
To our brothers and sisters in Spokane County, we mourn with you, we pray for you, and we stand with you. You are not alone.
