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Spokane Police investigate homicide

Brief interview available at 2:45 p.m.

Monique Cotton, Director of Communication and Public Information, 509.363.8285


Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 2:29 p.m.


Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives are investigating an apparent homicide at an apartment in the 500 block of S. Hatch. 

 

*Spokane Police Captain, Keith Cummings will be available for a brief interview at approximately 2:45 at the corner of 5th and Hatch. Media, please stage at this location.

 

Although information at this point in the investigation is very limited, Captain Cummings can speak to media briefly about the following:

  • Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives are investigating an apparent homicide, involving a male in his 30s.
  • The male was found deceased inside an apartment in the 500 block of S. Hatch.
  • A suspect/suspects in this case are outstanding, however detectives are following up on leads.
  • Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Crime Check at 509.456.2233.


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