Man shot by deputy during alleged attack is cleared to stand trial [Hand Dryers]
A Moses Lake man accused of attacking a Grant County sheriff's deputy can stand trial according to prosecutors. Prosecutor Angus Lee stated an evaluation by Eastern State Hospital staff shows Corey L. Minatani, a 41-year-old man, is competent to stand trial.
Minatani is charged with two counts of assault in the first degree, after allegedly attacking his wife and a Grant County sheriff's deputy in August 2012. An order allowing the proceedings against Minatani hasn't been entered. Another hearing is scheduled for Dec. 23.
Issues between Minatani and his wife reportedly came to a head about two weeks before the incident and they planned to get a divorce. While Minatani was picking up their children in Port Orchard, she reportedly invited a man to spend the night with her, according to Moses Lake police.
Minatani reportedly tried calling his wife during the course of the night, and became upset as she ignored his phone calls and decided to return home. When he arrived, he allegedly told the other man to leave, and began arguing with his wife. During the fight, he reportedly switched between being homicidal and suicidal, and attacked her with his hands and at least two kitchen knives.
Minatani's son called police, and the victim reportedly ran out to meet them. The deputy, after hearing reports that Minatani was suicidal, entered the residence. Minatani allegedly responded to the deputy calling for him by asking if the deputy had his gun out.
When the deputy said his gun was out, Minatani reportedly stepped into the hallway holding a knife and a serving fork, and said, "Officer, you better put both hands on your gun."
Minatani allegedly approached the deputy, ignoring warnings to stop, until he was about 5 to 7 feet away from the deputy and crouched as if he was going to lunge. The deputy shot Minatani in the chest.
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