Monique Cotton, Director of Communication and Public Information, 509.363.8285
Friday, October 3, 2014 at 6:44 p.m.
Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives continue to investigate the location of a body on 10/02/2014, in the 1600 block of W. Pacific. The death is being investigated as a Homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Check at 509.456.2233.
The Spokane County Medical Examiner has determined the official cause of death of the victim, identified as 66-year-old Richard W. Whipple, was the result of multiple stab wounds and the manner of death was determined to be Homicide.
SPD Major Crimes detectives continue to follow up on leads and contact individuals as part of their investigation.
This investigation is on-going. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Check at 509.456.2233.
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
Crime Check
Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
Crime Check Online Reporting also available.
City Services
Non-emergency reporting of potholes, graffiti, or unlawful camping, utility billing, and general information on city services: call 311 or report online
Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211
For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org
Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org
Crime Check: 509.456.2233
Tipline: 509.242.TIPS (8477)
My Spokane: 311, or for outside city limits, 509.755.CITY (2489)
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