2 officers shot in Pierce Co., both in critical condition
Two police officers were shot outside Eatonville, Pierce County, at 8:48 p.m. tonight while responding to a domestic-violence situation, according to the Pierce County Sheriff. Both deputies are in critical condition, according to Sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer.
Both deputies are in critical condition, according to Sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer. One deputy is being airlifted to Harborview Medical Center; the second was flown Madigan Army Medical Center.
A third person, also was reportedly shot.
There is no word yet on the condition of the third person.
The shooting occurred at a home near Tanwax Lake north of Eatonville.
Sylvia Rowan, a neighbor, said she saw a police car arrive at the house after a fight between two male residents of the house and possibly a female resident.
Rowan said there had been frequent fights at the house, which is about 200 feet from her home.
"It's swarming with officers," Rowan said. At around 10:20 p.m., Rowan saw two ambulances leave the house.
