Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services will be a day late on Friday, July 4th, to observe the holiday. Friday's pickup will occur on Saturday, July 5th. Please have your carts out at the point of collection by 6 AM. See more information regarding other City closures.

Homicide Investigation

Sgt. Terry Preuninger, PIO

Friday, March 27, 2020 at 7:16 p.m.

The Spokane City Police Department is currently investigating a homicide, reference SPD report #2020-20051605. The victim Joseph Mathang was found deceased in his residence in the W. 300 block of Euclid on 03/25/2020. If you have any information reference this homicide or had recent contact with Joseph Mathang, please call Detective Lesser at 625-4016. Detective Lesser would also like anyone that is related to Joseph Mathang to please give him a call.

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