Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, September 20, 2020

Sept. 25

SIIR Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

9:40 a.m. - Two Spokane Police officers were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) incident.

Sept. 24

COPS Office Was Spoofed

5:12 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department wants to make you aware the phone number to the West Spokane C.O.P.S. office has been “Spoofed”.

Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition

2:15 p.m. - A Party in the 3300 block of East Carlisle results in a shooting, one man is in critical condition at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the head.

Sept. 23

Superior Court Judge Issued a Preliminary Civil Injunction

9:10 a.m. - Judge issued a preliminary civil injunction regarding the time, manner and place of events held by one group outside the Planned Parenthood.

Sept. 22

SPD Seeks Help Locating Missing Toddler

2:17 p.m. - SPD is asking for the public’s help locating a missing toddler. Tanner Lang (2 ½ ) was last seen in the area of 1000 S Westcliff around 4pm, Sept 21.

New Downtown Precinct Opens at Riverside, Wall

11:12 a.m. - Officers introduce themselves to neighbors during Covid-responsible open house

Sept. 21

Off-Duty Officer Stops Robbery

2:54 p.m. - Robbery suspect thwarted by off-duty law enforcement officer.



Know the Number

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:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

Media Relations Contact

Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org