SPD is responding to a SWAT standoff near the 600 block of South Arthur

Monique Cotton, Police Communications Director, 509.363.8285


Monday, August 19, 2013 at 8:50 p.m.


SPD is responding to a SWAT standoff near the 600 block of South Arthur.

Media please stage at 5th and Perry. Sgt. Taylor will be available on-scene for more information.

The Arthur/Perry corridor is closed due to the SWAT situation. Those traveling on the South Hill are asked to use Ray or Southeast Blvd.



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