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.
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