Parker Perry Obituary: Spokane County SWAT Deputy Dies After Fatal Shooting in Spangle, Washington, as Community Mourns His Sacrifice
The Spokane County community is mourning the death of Deputy Parker Perry, a member of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, who died from injuries sustained while responding to a reported family shooting in Spangle, Washington. Deputy Perry and fellow SWAT team member Deputy Mason Acheson were dispatched Tuesday afternoon to a residence on South Smythe Road following reports of a shooting involving family members.
According to the account provided, as the deputies attempted to enter the residence to locate potential victims, they came under gunfire from the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Ryan Larsen.
Deputy Perry was transported to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries in the early hours of November 5, 2026.
Deputy Acheson was also seriously wounded and remains in critical condition on life support, according to the information provided.
The shooting also claimed the lives of the suspect’s mother, 72-year-old Suzanne Larsen, and his sister, 45-year-old Rebecca Larsen. The suspect also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The incident has left the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and the wider community facing a devastating loss. Deputy Perry’s death is a painful reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers can encounter while responding to emergencies and attempting to protect others.
Thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Perry’s family, friends, colleagues, and everyone affected by this tragedy. The community is also hoping for Deputy Acheson’s recovery during this difficult time.
May Deputy Parker Perry rest in peace, and may his service and sacrifice be remembered.
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