Mason Co. standoff: Suspect killed four people then himself
Feb 26, 2016, 10:16 AM | Updated: 1:44 pm
Mason County deputies responded to a report that a man shot up to four people at a home outside Belfair. (Mason County Sheriff's Office)
(Mason County Sheriff's Office)
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a man killed four people before killing himself near Belfair Friday afternoon.
KIRO 7 reports that after a standoff with law enforcement, the man walked out and shot himself.
At least one child taken to hospital.
Authorities report that the man called 911 at 9:37 a.m. Friday, saying he shot his wife and children and was holding a gun to his head.
The sheriff’s office said the child taken from outside the house is alive. The child was taken to the hospital for evaluation. When we have more information, we will share it
Injuries or fatalities have not been confirmed.
#BREAKING: @MasonCoSheriff confirmed 5 people dead, including suspect in standoff near #Belfair. Suspect shot himself. #liveonkomo
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