Police Department

N Dakota Shootings

Cpl. Nick Briggs, PIO

Monday, June 26, 2023 at 3:43 p.m.

3 arrested, 2 firearms recovered, after multiple drive-by shootings in Northeast Spokane

In the early morning of 6-24-23, SPD responded to two drive-by shootings near the 2400 block of N Dakota St, with the first occurring a little before 5am and the second at about 7:30AM. Multiple rounds struck an occupied residence, and one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries from flying debris caused by bullet impact.

At about 8AM, SPD was advised of a vehicle collision near Francis Ave and N Crestline St. One of the vehicles involved was quickly determined to be the suspect vehicle in the second shooting. Three suspects were contacted at the scene of the crash, 18-year-old Joshua Gould, 19-year-old Ozzy Tarter, and a 16-year-old male. Two firearms were recovered at the scene, including one from Gould’s pocket. The suspect vehicle was also determined to be stolen.

Each subject was charged with multiple counts of Assault 1^st degree and Drive-by shooting. Additionally, Gould was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the 2^nd degree; he is prohibited from possessing a handgun due to his age. The 16-year-old male is a convicted felon for assault, which, in addition to his age, precludes him from lawfully possessing a firearm and therefore yielded probable cause for the charge of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1^st degree. The juvenile was also charged with Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle as information showed he was the driver.  The investigation is on-going and additional charges are possible.

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