Man threatens to kill Richland officers during domestic abuse call

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RICHLAND, Wash.- Police responded to two domestic violence-related calls on Saturday, with one call placing officers in significant danger.

According to the Richland Police Department, the first domestic violence happened around 6:40 p.m. in the area of Longfitt and Smith. The male suspect refused to come out of a home. Pasco police provided a K9 to support the RPD’s effort. Police took the man into custody.

RPD reports on the same day, officers were to another domestic confrontation near Davidson Ave. and Patton St. A man was reportedly carrying a rifle, which he shot into the air and threatened officers.

Police from the West Richland and Prosser Police departments supported RPD, in addition to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. SWAT was eventually called, and they successfully took the man into custody.

Richland Police Department took to Facebook to remind the community of various domestic violence resources in the Benton and Franklin County area.

 

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