Ofc. Joshua Laiva
Monday, June 5, 2017 at 2:10 p.m.
Today June 5, 2017, just after 10:30 hrs., the Spokane Police Department responded to the 1100 block of N. Division St., where a deceased male had been located in the alleyway behind the Liquor and Wine Store. Spokane Police Officers and Major Crimes Unit (MCU) Detectives responded to the scene for the investigation. Spokane Police are actively investigating to determine the cause/nature of the unattended death. One lane on the west side of N. Division St., will be closed around the area of the investigation until the investigation is complete.
Spokane Police ask anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area, or had any information for the death investigation, to call Crime Check at (509)456-2233.
The identity of the deceased and the cause of death will be released by the Spokane Medical Examiner’s Office.
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:
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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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