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Suspect in fatal Medical Lake shooting arrested for second-degree murder

A 24-year-old woman is charged with second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm in relation to the shooting death of a man in Medical Lake.

MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. — Spokane County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal domestic violence incident that left one man dead in Medical Lake on Friday.

A 24-year-old woman is charged with second-degree and unlawful possession of a firearm in relation to the man's death.

Deputies responded to reports of a gunshot and screaming at an apartment complex on Washington Street in Medical Lake at 11 a.m. on Friday. When deputies arrived, they were told a man was stabbed.

The man was found in one of the apartments with apparent gunshot wounds. Paramedics began life-saving measures but the man was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect was detained by deputies and is being interviewed by investigators. A juvenile witness was also taken in for questioning. 

The woman was later booked into the Spokane County Jail on a second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm charges.

SCSO Major Crimes Detectives and Forensic Unit Technicians are currently processing the scene for evidence. The Spokane County Medical Examiner will release the name of the victim at a later time.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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