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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayRenton police officers arrived to assist fire crews with an unconscious person in a vehicle when they heard a gunshot that wounded a firefighter
November 06, 2026 08:41 AM •
RENTON, Wash. — A Renton firefighter was shot, and a suspect was killed after police officers returned fire in an Albertsons parking lot, according to police.
Officers with the Renton Police Department were called to the scene in the 4600 block of NE Sunset Boulevard just before 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 to assist the fire department with an unconscious person found in a vehicle, KOMO News reported.
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As officers arrived, they heard a gunshot, and a firefighter at the scene was wounded. Officers returned fire, fatally shooting the suspect, police said.
The firefighter was transported to a hospital in stable condition.
The officer-involved shooting remains under investigation.
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Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing research and writings about line-of-duty death data is frequently cited in articles, presentations, and trainings. Have a news tip? He can be reached at [email protected].
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