Ofc. Xenon Berkeley, PIO
Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 8:16 a.m.
Spokane Police investigating shooting in Downtown Spokane
On 9/6/2023 at approximately 8pm, Spokane Police responded to a shooting which had just occurred in the area of State St and Pacific Ave.
Upon their arrival, officers located an adult male who was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. They initiated life-saving aid to the male before EMS personnel arrived and took over. The male was emergently transported to an area hospital where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
Meanwhile, an attentive officer located the male suspect in the area and he was taken into custody. His identity will be released at a later time.
If anyone has information about this incident and has not already spoken to law enforcement, SPD asks that they call Crime Check 509-456-2233 and reference case #2023-20178292.
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