QUINCY — A domestic violence situation involving a firearm unfolded late Saturday evening in the unincorporated Quincy-Ephrata area in the 11000 block of Road G-Northwest, prompting a multi-agency response from local law enforcement, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.  

Authorities were alerted around 10 p.m. to a report of a 55-year-old woman whose domestic partner allegedly held a shotgun to her head during a confrontation. The victim managed to escape the situation. 

The suspect, a 44-year-old man, reportedly used the shotgun to shoot himself in the head. He was subsequently transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle; however, details regarding his current condition remain undisclosed, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman. 

He also addressed the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing the importance of seeking help.  

“I always suggest that victims call 911 if they believe that they or someone they know is experiencing domestic violence,” he said. 

Following the incident, resources for domestic violence assistance were made available to the victim. The identities of both the victim and the suspect have not been released due to the sensitive nature of the case.  

The investigation continues, with cooperation from the Quincy and Ephrata Police Departments, along with Grant County Fire District 3 and Columbia EMS. 

Domestic violence resources:  

New Hope
509-764-8402 

Hope Source
509-707-0179 

Opportunities Industrialization Center  
509-765-9206 

Crossroads Resource Center
509-765-4425 

Housing Authority of Grant County
509-765-4425 

Renew Grant Behavioral Health and Wellness
509-765-9239 

Adams County Integrated Health Care Services
509-488-5611 

Family Services of Grant County
509-766-9877 

Northwest Justice Project
509-381-2332 

Planned Parenthood
866-904-7721