Multiple officers injured in 3 hour standoff with armed suspect

Multiple officers injured in 3 hour standoff with armed suspect: On Wednesday, August 4th, multiple officers were injured and a police K9 was bludgeoned with a pool cue after SWAT team members were unable to respond with less-lethal options on an armed-suspect thanks to state law changes aimed a “police reform.” According to a press release from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), the incident began at approximately 10:10 a.m. when a woman called 911 to report that her husband was chasing her around their home with a knife while threatening to “sacrifice her to God.” Authorities stated that deputies responded to the two-story residence, which was located in the 2000 block of 46th Avenue and were luckily able to rescue the woman and get her to safety. However, in its press release, CCSO stated that her 55-year-old husband only briefly exited the residence and refused to comply with commands to surrender.