Washington state stabbing rampage leaves 5 dead, including suspect shot by deputies

Authorities are investigating after five people were killed Tuesday in a violent stabbing in the middle of a street in Washington state.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) confirmed four adult victims were killed in Purdy, along with a 32-year-old male suspect who has not been publicly identified, FOX 13 Seattle reported.

Three of the victims died at the scene, and a fourth was pronounced dead at the hospital, the outlet reported.

The suspect was shot by responding deputies and pronounced dead at the scene.