Ofc N. Briggs #1177
Monday, June 18, 2018 at 7:48 p.m.
On 06-18-18, a little after 4:00PM, SPD responded to the area of Nevada and Wellesley in Northeast Spokane. A male subject was discovered to be deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
Major Crimes Unit (MCU) detectives investigated the scene, and witnesses were interviewed. There are no outstanding suspects at this time, no one has been criminally charged, and there is not an on-going threat to the public. SPD would like to speak with any additional witnesses who have not already talked with investigators; they are asked to call crime check at (509)456-2233.
Identification of the deceased will be made by the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s office after next of kin can be notified.
Traffic was restricted in the area for several hours, however all lanes of travel are back open at this time.
Incident 2018-20116359
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.
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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:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org
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)
spdwebmail@spokanepolice.org
