BUCKLEY, Wash. (AP) — A 70-year-old man is in critical condition after Pierce County deputies opened fire while responding to a 911 call. Police said they were called at about 1:45 p.m. Thursday for a domestic violence incident involving a weapon. When deputies arrived and made contact with the suspect, he was armed with a handgun. One deputy opened fire. Investigators have not said what happened before the deputy shot the suspect or whether the suspect fired any shots. No deputies were hurt. The deputy who opened fire has been placed on administrative leave, as per standard practice.
Pierce County deputy shoots armed domestic violence suspect
