A Washington state officer who was fatally shot in the head during a gunfight with a suspect was hit by a round fired by his partner, investigators said Friday. WASHINGTON POLICE OFFICER KILLED FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP HAD 'ALWAYS WANTED' TO SERVE, HIS BROTHER SAYSThe suspect, Eugene Washington, fled police, initially resulting in a brief car chase. A witness told investigators that the shooter shouted “Come on, pig” as he fired, Fontenot wrote. Based on the investigation updates, it appears there was a tragic crossfire situation that resulted in the death of one of our officers. “But for Mr. Washington’s directed attack on the officers, Officer Shoop would be alive today," he said.

Source: Fox News July 18, 2020 12:45 UTC