Police Department News Releases for December 2023

Dec. 18

Suspect Arrested In Double Homicide

8:09 a.m. - One suspect arrested in double homicide investigation

SPD Arrests Downtown Shoplifter

8:02 a.m. - Spokane Police arrest prolific shoplifter downtown

Dec. 15

Spokane Police Investigating Missing Person Found Deceased

3:59 p.m. - pokane Police investigate the case of a missing person found deceased

Dec. 14

SPD’s SPEAR Unit Working to Combat Package Thefts

4:01 p.m. - SPEAR unit working to combat package thefts

Dec. 9

Two Deceased After Late Night Shooting

2:53 p.m. - Last night, Spokane Police responded to reports of gunshots. Officers arriving on scene found two deceased adults.

Dec. 8

Auto-Pedestrian Collision in Downtown Spokane

4:37 p.m. - Auto-pedestrian collision in Downtown Spokane sends one person to the hospital in critical condition

Dec. 5

Major Crimes Unit Investigation After Deceased Male Found in Roadway

3:15 p.m. - MCU investigating after deceased male found in roadway

Request For Assistance Locating Suspect Who Assaulted Officer

11:30 a.m. - SPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating suspect who assaulted an officer

Dec. 4

Violent Confrontation at Walmart Leads to Officer Involved Shooting

9:15 a.m. - Violent confrontation at north Spokane Walmart leads to officer involved shooting, one suspect deceased.



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