Police Department

One Person Killed In Late Night Shooting

Cpl. Nick Briggs, PIO

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 8:04 a.m.

One person killed, suspect arrested, in late night shooting

On 08-21-22 just before 11PM, SPD responded to the 1300 block of W Shannon Ave regarding a shooting. SPD officers arrived about two minutes after being dispatched and located both an adult male victim and the suspect.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where, despite the efforts of first responders and medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries.

68-year-old Duarte Cordero was detained by officers immediately after the incident, and subsequent investigative information identified him as the perpetrator. Cordero was booked into Spokane County Jail for murder 2^nd degree.

Cordero is a convicted felon with a criminal history that includes a 1990 conviction for murder in the 1^st degree. His criminal history precludes him from legally possessing firearms.  

The investigation is on-going, however initial information indicates this was not a random incident. The victim’s identity will be released by the medical examiner’s office at a later date.  

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