Deputies Shoot 82-Year-Old Man in Home Incident | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

An 82-year-old man, Blaine Branham, was fatally shot by four deputies after a tense confrontation at his home. A woman reported he was threatening her children, and her husband confronted him with a gun. When deputies arrived and attempted to de-escalate, Branham exited his home holding a firearm and refused commands. After a bean bag round was deployed, he allegedly raised his gun again—prompting the deputies to open fire. All four officers are on administrative leave as the Washington State Patrol investigates. The sheriff’s office has declined to release further details, but the community…