SPD conducting death investigation at Shadle Shopping complex

Ofc N. Briggs #1177


Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 9:15 p.m.


SPD is conducting a death investigation at the Shadle Park shopping complex (2500 W Wellesley Ave).

A little before 7PM Spokane Police and Fire Department Officials responded to the parking lot of the shopping center. A subject was located and confirmed to be deceased. At this time the cause and manner of death is unknown and being investigated.

Detectives are currently on scene. There is no indication of a threat to the community. Additional information will be released through the Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit, with identification of the deceased coming from the Medical Examiner’s Office.

A Small portion of the parking lot is cordoned off, and will likely remain so for another hour or so.



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