Deputy shot, SWAT responds to standoff in Rainier, WA

RAINIER, Wash. - A Thurston County sheriff's deputy was injured during a domestic violence response late Tuesday night, leading to a SWAT standoff in Rainier.

Police lights and cars at the scene of an officer involved shooting in Rainier, WA

(Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders)

Thurston County deputy shot during deadly domestic violence response

According to an 11:20 p.m. social media post by Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, deputies initially responded to a domestic violence call. Upon arrival, deputies learned that someone inside the home was dead.

While first responders worked at the scene, a resident of the home was asked by deputies to remain outside, so medics could perform their job. However, that individual ran back inside the house and locked the doors.

When deputies rushed to get inside, someone opened fire from within the home, shooting at officers through the door.

SWAT responds to Rainier neighborhood

Deputies called for backup, bringing a SWAT team to surround the home and turning the quiet neighborhood into a major scene. At around 6 a.m., deputies announced that the suspect was taken into custody and treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

What we don't know:

Critical details remain unconfirmed as the situation develops:

Suspect Identity: It is currently unknown if the person who ran inside and locked the doors is the shooter, or if another individual opened fire.
Initial Incident: The specific circumstances surrounding the original domestic violence 911 call have not yet been released.

FOX 13 crews are at the scene gathering more information. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office will provide a formal press release once the incident is resolved.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: Information in this story comes from a social media post by Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders and original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle.