Investigation Continues Into DCSO Fatal OIS

The North Central Washington Special Investigation Unit continues to investigate a fatal shooting involving a Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy. It happened on April 21 when deputies responded to a domestic disbturbance call in the 2500 block of Norma Lane, just off Rock Island Road. A man identified as Thomas Mathes III brandished a firearm which resulted in Mathes being killed. The deputy’s name was not released and no deputies were hurt.