SPOKANE, Wash. — Law enforcement agencies across the region are sharing condolences after a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant was killed in the line of duty Saturday morning.
From Grant County to Kootenai County, law enforcement is sending support and honoring the fallen Sergeant.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and the family of the fallen Sergeant,” the Cheney Police Department said. “This tragic accident affects many in our community, including our own officers who responded to the scene. Please have patience with the heavy flow of traffic driving through Cheney throughout the day as the freeway remains blocked due to the incident.”
“On behalf of all the residents of Kootenai County, accept our deepest condolences in the tragic loss of your Sergeant who died in the line of duty today,” Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said.
“The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is standing to assist the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office,” The Grant County Sheriff’s Office posted. “We send thoughts of strength, support, and peace to our colleagues and the deputy’s loved ones.”
“Our hearts are with the friends and family of the Sergeant and all of our colleagues at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office,” said the Spokane Valley Fire Department.
“On behalf of the Liberty Lake Police Department and the City of Liberty Lake, our condolences go out to the family of the fallen deputy and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office,” said Liberty Lake Police Chief D. Simmons.
“This morning, I was made aware of the tragic news coming out of Spokane,” said Washington State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste. “Our state has lost yet another hero in service to public safety. Speaking for the 2,500 men and women who make up the Washington State Patrol, I want to offer my heartfelt sympathies to the family, loved ones, friends and colleagues of the fallen Spokane County Sherriff’s Office Sergeant (Kenneth) Salas who gave his life while working to make our roadways safe for all travelers. Our agency is leading the collision investigation and will of course offer Sherriff Nowels whatever support he and his team need in this time of grief.”
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