Domestic violence incident near Quincy under investigation
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 1 month AGO
GCSO and partnering agencies are investigating a domestic violence incident at a home in the area between Quincy and Ephrata over the weekend.
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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
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