Leo Knight

The two HERO DEPUTIES who made the ultimate sacrifice have been identified. Spokane County Deputies Mason Acheson, 35, and Parker Perry, 29, were fatally shot while attempting to RESCUE A POTENTIAL HOSTAGE during a domestic violence call in Washington. Both were devoted husbands, fathers, military veterans, and experienced law enforcement officers who spent their lives protecting others. Now their families are facing unimaginable loss, including FIVE YOUNG CHILDREN and a sixth on the way. There have been far too many stories like this in recent weeks. The tragedy unfolded on November 3, 2026, around 2:25 p.m., when Spokane County deputies responded to a residence in the 18700 block of South Smythe Road near Spangle, Washington. A woman had escaped to a neighboring home after reportedly being shot by her brother. When deputies arrived, they learned that the suspect had active felony warrants and that additional people might still be in danger inside the residence. A drone deployed to survey the property located a deceased victim in the yard, prompting deputies and SWAT personnel to prepare for a rescue operation. Around 3:15 p.m., officers attempting to enter the home were met with gunfire. Acheson and Perry were both critically wounded in the ensuing confrontation. The gunman, identified as Ryan Larsen, was later found de*d inside the home from an apparent self-inflicted gunsh*t wound. Investigators also discovered another deceased victim inside the residence. Both wounded deputies were rushed for emergency medical treatment. Acheson d*ed early the following morning at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. Perry suffered catastrophic injuries and was placed on life support. His family subsequently chose to honor his lifelong commitment to helping others through organ donation. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office has since identified both men as deputies k*lled in the line of duty. Deputy Mason Acheson had spent more than a decade serving his country and community. He enlisted in the Washington Army National Guard in 2011, eventually earning the rank of sergeant with the 81st Brigade's 1st Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment. His military career included a deployment to Poland in 2021–2022, completion of the Army Sniper Course in 2017, and multiple commendations, including three Army Commendation Medals. Acheson also served eight years with the Washington State Patrol, working as a trooper and firearms instructor before joining the Spokane County Sheriff's Office in July 2022. He became a member of the SWAT team and served as a sniper, providing overwatch to protect fellow deputies during dangerous operations. His experience and skill gave his teammates confidence when entering situations where their lives were at risk. He leaves behind his wife and two children. Deputy Parker Perry was equally dedicated to serving others. A graduate of Carroll College in Montana, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, Perry joined the Spokane County Sheriff's Office in May 2020. He also served in the Washington Army National Guard beginning in 2017, rising to the rank of captain as a military intelligence officer with the same infantry battalion as Acheson. His military honors included two Army Commendation Medals and the Armed Forces Service Medal. Perry joined the sheriff's SWAT team in 2022 before becoming a K-9 deputy in 2025. On the day of the shooting, he and his K-9 partner, Brego, responded to the domestic violence call. According to the sheriff's office, Perry immediately volunteered to help when he learned another person's life might be in danger. He joined his teammates at the residence and helped force entry despite knowing an armed suspect was inside. It was during that attempted rescue that he suffered his fatal injuries. Even after his family learned he would not survive, they made the decision to donate his organs, giving other people a chance at life. Perry leaves behind his wife, two children, and a third baby on the way. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office described both deputies as men who consistently placed the safety of others above their own. Their final actions reflected the commitment that had defined their careers. They responded to a desperate call for help, entered a dangerous situation knowing the risks, and gave their lives attempting to protect someone who could not protect themselves. Two families have lost their husbands and fathers. A sheriff's office has lost two brothers, and the Spokane community has lost two men who dedicated their lives to service. Please keep the families of Deputy Mason Acheson and Deputy Parker Perry, their fellow deputies, and the entire Spokane County Sheriff's Office in your prayers. Rest easy, heroes. Your courage, service, and sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. #ThinBlueLine #EOW