News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 28, 2024

Feb. 2

Suspect Arrested in Death of Child

4:34 p.m. - The suspect is facing extradition back to Spokane

SPD Investigating Homicide

4:26 p.m. - SPD responds to shooting call, one person deceased

SPD and SCSO Respond to Hostage Situation

8:42 a.m. - Combined SPD/SCSO SWAT responds to hours long hostage situation, suspect arrested and children rescued.

Hours Long Barricade Situation Ends with Suspect Arrested

8:40 a.m. - Hours long barricade situation ends with suspect arrested without incident.

Feb. 1

City Council Briefed by Mayor's Transition Committees

3:12 p.m. - Committees present priorities for Mayor’s first 100 Days

Officer Involved Shooting on Lower South Hill

7:36 a.m. - Spokane Police Officers were involved in an officer involved shooting Wednesday evening in the area of Cliff Avenue and Stevens Street.

Jan. 31

Mayor Brown, Transition Committees to Present Priority Recommendations

10:02 a.m. - Five transition committees to present guidance on challenges and opportunities related to Spokane’s most important issues

Council Member Paul Dillon Champions First Two Ordinances

8:18 a.m. - Council Member Paul Dillon champions first two ordinances with focus on community.

Jan. 30

Governor to present Spokane with Smart Communities Award

3 p.m. - Spokane recognized for innovative approach to middle housing

Jan. 29

SPD locates shooting suspect within 4 minutes, suspect arrested

8:21 a.m. - The shooting suspect was located within 4 minutes, arrested and booked into jail