Pierce County prosecutors have charged Frank Pawul, 32, with first-degree murder in the death of sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney, who was fatally shot Sunday after responding to an armed robbery at a Frederickson home. Pawul, appearing in Pierce County Superior Court Thursday, Jan, 11, 2018, faces one count each of first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm. His bail was set at $5 million. (David Montesino/The News Tribune via AP)
January 11, 2018 - 5:42 PM
TACOMA, Wash. - Authorities have charged a man with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Washington state sheriff's deputy after a home invasion.
Prosecutors say 32-year-old Frank Pawul also was charged Thursday with kidnapping and unlawful possession of a firearm in the death of Deputy Daniel McCartney. Pawul's bail was set at $5 million.
Brenda Troyer, suspected of being the getaway driver, also was charged with murder and kidnapping. Her bail was set at $2 million.
Charging documents say McCartney was responded to a break-in Sunday at a mobile home southeast of Tacoma. Shortly after arriving, he made a "shots fired" call. Deputies found McCartney with a fatal gunshot wound.
Also killed was suspect Henry Carden, who authorities say shot himself in the head.
It's not clear if Pawul or Troyer have attorneys.
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