RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — Richland, Wash., police say a man fatally shot by officers fired two shots at police before they returned fire. When they did, Chief Chris Skinner says four officers fired 23 shots.
No officers were hurt; 27-year-old James Dean Schultz of Grandview died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Police said earlier they were investigating several stolen vehicle reports early on June 5, with Schultz identified as a possible suspect. Five officers responded to a suspicious person report and found a sedan occupied by five people including Schultz.
The chief said Thursday that officers repeatedly told Schultz to show his hands and get out of the car.