In Washington state the driver who violated traffic rules, opened fire on the officers, killing Deputy Sheriff

The tragic incident occurred last Tuesday, March 19, near the city West (Washignton).

While trying to detain the driver who repeatedly violated traffic rules, between the perpetrator and the police skirmish. As a result, the criminal took the life of Deputy Sheriff and wounding another officer.

<img src="/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/03/0c6e8cb2ddf997e3c7d819d60bbdec13.gif" alt="In Washington state the driver who violated traffic rules, opened fire on the officers, killing Deputy Sheriff” />In Washington state the driver who violated traffic rules, opened fire on the officers, killing Deputy SheriffThe deceased Deputy Sheriff’s Ryan Thompson had a wife and three children who will never see your father. Photo: Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office

According to the data provided by the police Department Ellensburg (Ellensburg Police Department – EPD), on Tuesday evening, law enforcement officers of the city of West received a report of dangerous driving. Deputy Sheriff Ryan Thompson and his colleague, officer Benito Chavez, tried to stop a suspicious car, but the driver ignored the demands of the police.

After a brief chase, the suspect abruptly stopped the car and ran out of it, opened fire on the police officers. In the shootout, 42-year-old Deputy Sheriff was mortally wounded. One of the bullets also hit in the leg by officer Chavez, from which he received a fracture of the femur.

In Washington state the driver who violated traffic rules, opened fire on the officers, killing Deputy SheriffIn Washington state the driver who violated traffic rules, opened fire on the officers, killing Deputy SheriffHis injuries left no chance to rescue the Deputy. Photo: Youtube

Despite the injuries, the police managed to return fire and to eliminate the offender. He died in the hospital, where he was brought by paramedics. Unfortunately, help officer Ryan Thompson is also not possible. His injuries left no chance for salvation. As for Benito Chavez, his life threatens nothing, and in front of the police waiting for a long course of treatment.

The identity of the offender, as reasons for such action, now set. Detectives are working to get a full picture of the tragedy. Meanwhile, relatives of Ryan Thompson trying to cope with the loss of a loved one. The deceased Deputy had a wife and three children who will never see your father.

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