Police: Suspect in Tacoma officer's death killed

SEATTLE -- A deputy who "had a clear shot" fired once at the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Tacoma, Washington, officer, killing the man who had used two children as human shields inside a home during a lengthy standoff, authorities said.

The suspect was shot about 3:30 a.m. Thursday, ending an 11-hour standoff, said Pierce County Sheriff's Department spokesman Ed Troyer. He did not identify the suspect but said the man refused to surrender during negotiations.

"We were able to get the suspect cornered and trapped, even though he had two kids," Troyer said. "We had a SWAT member who had a clear shot. We fired one round, which struck him."

A girl and a boy were found unharmed inside the house, where authorities also discovered multiple weapons.

Earlier, the East Tacoma neighborhood was locked down while officers tried to bring about a peaceful resolution.

The events began Wednesday afternoon when officers investigating a domestic-violence call went to the house, and one was shot multiple times, Tacoma Police spokeswoman Loretta Cool said. Shortly after arriving, officers called for backup.

The officer, who was not identified, died Wednesday night after undergoing surgery.