Two Arrested After Early Morning Pullman Assault

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Two men were arrested early Friday morning in Pullman, Washington following a reported assault involving a woman and her boyfriend. The suspects had fled the scene by the time police arrived, but were later located with the assistance of the Whitman County SWAT Team. The men were booked on suspicion of multiple felony charges including burglary, assault, and domestic violence.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents often require a coordinated law enforcement response, especially when firearms may be involved. The use of a SWAT team in this case highlights the seriousness of the alleged crimes and the need for public safety measures to protect victims and apprehend suspects.

The details

Police responded to a report of an assault in a Pullman neighborhood just before 5 a.m. on February 20th. A woman and her boyfriend had sustained injuries, but the suspects had fled the scene by the time officers arrived. The Whitman County SWAT Team was called in to assist in locating the two suspects, who were later found on Northwest Robert Street and taken into custody without incident. One suspect, Aaron Fultz, was booked on charges including burglary, assault, and animal cruelty. The other suspect, Devan Hannus, was booked on charges of burglary and assault.

• Police responded to the reported assault just before 5 a.m. on February 20, 2026.
• The two suspects were later located and arrested with the help of the Whitman County SWAT Team.

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for the two suspects at their upcoming court appearances.