Cpl. Nick Briggs, PIO
Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 8:52 a.m.
On 9-2-23, just before 12:30PM, SPD responded to reports of a shooting in the 2100 block of N Astor. Officers arrived to find an adult male suffering from multiple gunshots wounds. Despite the life-saving efforts of first responders, that male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Initial information indicates a bail bonds agent was attempting to take a subject into custody and an altercation ensued. During the altercation, the bail bonds agent discharged his firearm, striking the subject he was attempting to apprehend.
Major Crimes Unit (MCU) investigators are currently on-scene processing evidence and interviewing witnesses. All parties directly involved in the incident have been accounted for, however anyone that witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken with investigators is asked to call crime check at 509-456-2233, reference incident 2023-20175195.
The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as appropriate.
N Astor, between E Ermina and E Carlisle will be closed for several hours.
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
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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)
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