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Possible wanted child sex assault suspect found dead after standoff with Spokane Valley police

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office says deputies will remain on scene as the investigation continues.

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — One man is dead after engaging in an hours-long standoff with Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Deputies. Deputies were called to a home in the 2000 block of N. Long Road around 7:30 Thursday night to check for a suspect who was wanted for child sexual assault.

When deputies arrived, an adult male who was believed to be the suspect, ran inside the home.

According to Spokane Valley deputies, a short time later they heard a single gunshot inside the home. SWAT, EDU, crisis negotiators and Spokane Regional Air Support Units were called in due to the nature of the charges and the possible weapon that was involved.

A search warrant for the home was obtained due to deputies not being able to contact the suspect inside the home. Deputies used a drone to enter the residence where they found the suspect who was motionless. SWAT team members entered the home and confirmed the suspect was dead from what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

Deputies remained on the scene for hours to continue their investigation.

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