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Washington officer killed in line of duty east of Seattle

A Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy received a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at Kittitas Valley Hospital. File / Global News

A police officer was killed in the line of duty in Washington on Tuesday night.

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The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office, two hours east of Seattle, said it happened around 7:30 p.m.

An officer, driving with a deputy, attempted to pull over a vehicle related to a driving complaint.

According to authorities, the suspect failed to stop, resulting in a pursuit.

The vehicle eventually came to a stop at the end of Pierce Street in Kittitas. According to police, the suspect left the vehicle and exchanged gunfire with the officer and deputy.

The deputy received a fatal gunshot wound and died later in hospital.

The officer suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to hospital. The condition of the officer is unknown.

According to authorities, more officers arrived on the scene and shot the suspect.

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The suspect is currently being treated in hospital with unknown injuries.

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