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News Releases for Wednesday, October 9, 2013

4 p.m.

City terminates fire captain

4:58 p.m. - The City of Spokane has terminated a fire captain for violating Civil Service rules and City policies by threatening a subordinate employee.

8 a.m.

Spokane Police investigate fatal shooting

8 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at 2400 E. Empire on October 8, just before midnight.