Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 26, 2025

Jan. 31

Spokane Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating 12-year-old

9:26 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 12-year-old female.

Jan. 28

Suspect in Shooting that Took the Life of a 13-year-old Identified

4:18 p.m. - Detectives with the SPD Major Crimes Unit (MCU) have identified the suspect in the shooting incident that took the life of 13-year-old Gavin Looper.

Jan. 27

Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

9:28 a.m. - Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

Spokane Police Officer involved in duty related shooting

9:19 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in duty related shooting stemming from Domestic Violence incident



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