Spokane Police Search for Shooting Suspect

Crime Stoppers offers reward

Monique Cotton, Director of Communication and Public Information, 509.363.8285


Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:06 a.m.


Spokane Police continue to investigate a shooting incident that occurred in the 3900 block of N. Market St. on the evening of January 26th. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the primary shooting suspect, identified as 23-year-old Ricky Tanner. Persons with information should call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1.800.222.TIPS, or should forward the tip via the Internet website www.crimestoppersinlandnorthwest.org.

On January 26, at approximately 7:00 pm, Spokane Police responded to a grocery store in the 3900 block of N. Market on a report of a shooting. A group of people had gathered in the parking lot and an argument ensued. Shots were fired however no one was hit. Officers processed the scene and continued to investigate the incident.

Since then, two juvenile males have been arrested in connection to this incident, however the individual identified as the shooting suspect, 23-year-old Ricky Tanner, is still outstanding.  Attached is a photo of Tanner. He may have altered his hairstyle since this photo was taken.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for anyone providing information leading to an arrest in this incident. Persons with information should call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1.800.222.TIPS, or should forward the tip via the Internet website www.crimestoppersinlandnorthwest.org. Tipsters do not have to give their name to collect the cash reward. Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest is a civilian organization that promotes public safety by paying cash rewards for information that solves crimes. It is not affiliated with law enforcement.

Related Photo

Photo of Ricky Tanner



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