Spokane police arrest one in connection to homicide of 88 year old

Monique Cotton, Police Communications Director, 509.363.8285


Friday, August 23, 2013 at 7:04 a.m.


Spokane police have arrested one suspect, a juvenile male, in connection to the beating death of an 88 year old man earlier this week.

He has been charged with 1st Degree Robbery and 1st Degree Murder. More information will be released later this morning.



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