SPD Investigating shooting on E. Liberty Ave.

Ofc. Joshua Laiva, PIO


Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 9:20 a.m.


Tuesday, September 26, just before 4:45PM, Spokane Police responded to the call of a shooting in the 2000 block of E. Liberty Ave. Callers were reporting a vehicle pulled up next to another vehicle on the block, one suspect got out, and shot a gun into the other vehicle. The victim was driven to a local hospital where he was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The involved suspects were described by the victim to be three black males driving a newer silver car. This incident is believed to be an isolated incident, with no outstanding threats to the general public.

Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives are contacting the involved parties and currently conducting their investigation.

Spokane Police are asking for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with knowledge of the incident to call Crime Check at (509)456-2233.



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