SPANAWAY, Wash. — A suspect is dead after shooting at a Pierce County Sheriff deputy Wednesday evening.
It happened at 173rd Street S. and A Street S. in Spanaway just before 5 p.m. Wednesday.
The suspect was reportedly barricaded inside a vehicle and shot at the deputy, who was not hit, according to Pierce County Sheriff officials.
It's unknown what exactly happened after that, but officials confirmed the suspect died at the scene. No other information about the suspect has been provided.
Outside investigators have responded to the scene to conduct an investigation into what happened.
The scene in Spanaway remains active Wednesday evening while deputies process the crime scene. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.