Washington SWAT deputy shot in line of duty has died

One among two Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies wounded in an trade of gunfire as they tried to arrest a person south of Tacoma, Washington, has died, authorities stated Wednesday.

Dominique “Dom” Calata, 35, died following Tuesday’s shootout in Spanaway, based on an announcement from the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs.

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“[Dom] was all about service… and I will let you know the place that comes from—after assembly his dad and mom, his dad and mom are one thing,” Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer stated at a briefing outdoors St. Joseph that FOX 13 Seattle attended. “They stood by his facet, they usually’re very pleased with us and the residents of Pierce County, and informed me how a lot he liked his job. It begins at dwelling.”

Calata had been with the sheriff’s division for greater than six years and was within the Nationwide Guard. Earlier than that, Calata served 5 years within the U.S. Military. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran College, was married and had a 4-year-old son.

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Calata and 45-year-old Sgt. Richard “Wealthy” Scaniffe have been serving to the South Sound Gang Process Drive serve a warrant to 40-year-old Jeremy Dayton, who was needed for second-degree assault. Photographs have been fired, injuring the 2 deputies earlier than they have been rushed to the hospital. 

Suspect recognized as Jeremy Dayton after 2 SWAT officers shot in Spanaway, Washington. 
(FOX 13 Seattle)

Scaniffe was in critical situation after present process surgical procedure on the St. Joseph Medical Heart. He’s anticipated to outlive.

Dayton, who police stated has prior felony convictions, was believed to be a candidate for the three strikes regulation. Meaning he would have confronted life in jail if convicted of one other crime. As a substitute, he was killed within the shootout.

The Related Press contributed to this report.