Suspects Killed in Police Shootings in WA, AZ

Two armed suspects were killed in separate police-involved shootings in Washington and Arizona over the weekend. In Whatcom County, Washington, Benjamin Roberts, 34, was fatally shot after fleeing on a stolen motorcycle, escaping onto Cain Lake by boat, and firing a handgun, which led SWAT officers to return fire. In Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Case Taylor Chrouser, 38, was killed by deputies after a standoff related to a domestic violence incident, during which he opened fire on officers following failed negotiations. No officers or bystanders were injured in either incident. Both cases are under investigation by independent agencies, with the involved officers placed on administrative leave. The incidents have renewed attention to ongoing debates about police use of force and the complexities of armed standoffs.