Latest Police Department News Releases

Jan. 31

Spokane Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating 12-year-old

9:26 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 12-year-old female.

Jan. 28

Suspect in Shooting that Took the Life of a 13-year-old Identified

4:18 p.m. - Detectives with the SPD Major Crimes Unit (MCU) have identified the suspect in the shooting incident that took the life of 13-year-old Gavin Looper.

Jan. 27

Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

9:28 a.m. - Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

Spokane Police Officer involved in duty related shooting

9:19 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in duty related shooting stemming from Domestic Violence incident

Jan. 17

SPD Seeking Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects

3:39 p.m. - On December 23rd, 2024, SPD responded to a report of a robbery which occurred at Monroe and Montgomery.

SPD continues effort despite SREC board motion

9:01 a.m. - SPD continues efforts to maintain vital emergency communication services with community members despite issues in finding common ground with SREC

Jan. 16

SPD Asking for Public Assistance to Help Identify Robbery Suspect

5:04 p.m. - On Dec. 25, 2024 just before 4 a.m., SPD responded to the Days Inn motel located at 3033 N. Division on a report of an armed robbery.

Jan. 15

East Spokane Burglary Results in an Arrest, Officers Recover Firearm

2:35 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers responded to a commercial building in the area of 1000 North Freya Street on a report of a burglary.

Dec. 30

Officer Involved Shooting in North Central Spokane

4:42 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers were involved in an officer involved shooting Sunday evening. More information will be released at a later time by SIIR.

Dec. 18

Weather related incident causes fatal collision on Highway 2

2:16 p.m. - Weather related incident causes fatal collision on Highway 2



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Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911

Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988

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Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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