PROSSER — Authorities say a Benton County sheriff’s deputy opened fire on a Montana fugitive who was armed with a rifle and led authorities on a chase.
The Tri-City Herald reported deputies responded to a tip Thursday that 45-year-old Kirk Riddle was staying at a home near Prosser. Riddle was wanted on felony warrants for a probation violation and criminal endangerment out of Flathead County, Montana.
Authorities said Riddle emerged from the home with a loaded rifle when deputies and U.S. Marshals arrived. A deputy fired shots at Riddle, who avoided the bullets and locked himself back inside the home.
Police said Riddle managed to leave during the standoff and drive away in a Subaru.
He led authorities on a chase that ended in Yakima County. He surrendered and was arrested.
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