Police Department News Releases for October 2025

Oct. 20

SPD Major Crimes Detectives investigating fatal shooting

2:46 p.m. - SPD Major Crimes Detectives investigating fatal shooting on Spokane’s east side

Oct. 15

Spokane Police and GU co-host weeklong Dialogue Policing training

5:15 p.m. - Spokane Police Department and Gonzaga University co-host weeklong Dialogue Policing training

Oct. 14

SPD Asking for Assistance Locating Missing Elderly Male

10:02 a.m. - Spokane Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing elderly male who suffers from dementia.

Oct. 13

Overnight shooting leaves one man dead

9:29 a.m. - Overnight shooting leaves one man dead; MCU Detectives working to find suspect, motive

Oct. 7

SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision

3:29 p.m. - SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision; area around Nevada and St. Thomas Moore Way will be closed temporarily



Know the Number

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

For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

Media Relations Contact

Officer Daniel Strassenberg
509-835-4568
dstrassenberg@spokanepolice.org