One dead in Ritzville shooting

RITZVILLE -- One person is dead in an early morning shooting here at a home at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Washington Street.

Police Chief Dave McCormick said the shooting occurred about 5:30 a.m.

Dispatchers received a call at 5:39 a.m. from a neighbor who heard gunshots, he said. Officers arriving on scene found one person deceased.

McCormick was still on the scene, along with Adams County Sgt. Garcia, at 9:30 a.m. No other information was immediately available.

McCormick will issue a press release as soon as more details are available....