At least five people are reportedly dead, including a gunman, following an armed standoff in Washington state, The Associated Press reports.
The scene was reportedly secured after police spent hours negotiating with the suspect in a standoff. The gunman ultimately shot himself, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.
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— Mason County Sheriff (@MasonCoSheriff) February 26, 2016
It is a “tragic day for everyone,” Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury said in a statement.
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