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Moses Lake Today
By the People, for the People
Police Release Video of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Moses Lake
Authorities say 33-year-old man was killed after refusing to drop rifle during confrontation with deputies
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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Police in Grant County, Washington have released video footage of an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man in Moses Lake on Monday evening. According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, deputies and Moses Lake police officers encountered the man, identified as Aaron Ammann, at a property while following up on an investigation, and he was found to be in possession of a rifle inside a small barn. Authorities say Ammann refused commands to drop the weapon and continued to approach the officers, prompting them to open fire and kill him.
Why it matters
The release of the video footage is part of an ongoing investigation by the Central Basin Investigative Team, with assistance from the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations. Officer-involved shootings are a sensitive and controversial issue, and the public release of this video aims to provide transparency around the incident and the actions taken by law enforcement.
The details
According to the initial report, deputies and Moses Lake police officers were at the property in the 4700 block of Road L.9 Northeast following up on an investigation when they encountered Ammann, who was found to be in possession of a rifle inside a small barn on the property. Authorities say Ammann exited the barn with the rifle and repeatedly refused commands to drop the weapon, continuing to approach the officers, at which point several deputies opened fire, killing him.
- The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2026.
- The Grant County Sheriff's Office released the video footage on Friday, February 23, 2026.
The players
Aaron Ammann
A 33-year-old man who was killed in the officer-involved shooting.
Grant County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that released the video footage and is assisting with the investigation.
Moses Lake Police Department
The local police department that was involved in the incident alongside the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
Central Basin Investigative Team
The team now leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, with assistance from the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations.
Washington State Office of Independent Investigations
The state agency providing assistance to the Central Basin Investigative Team in the investigation.
What’s next
The Central Basin Investigative Team and the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations will continue their investigation into the officer-involved shooting, and the findings will be made public once the investigation is complete.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the complex and sensitive nature of officer-involved shootings, and the importance of transparency and thorough investigations to ensure accountability and public trust in law enforcement.
