Police Department

SPD Major Crimes Detectives investigating fatal shooting on Spokane’s east side

Officer Daniel Strassenberg Public Information Office

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:46 p.m.

***Update***

Second arrest made in fatal East Spokane shooting

A second suspect in the fatal October 17^th shooting was arrested last night in Olympia.  Marius A. Velazquez (19) was taken into custody on a warrant for murder.  Velazquez is the second suspect charged for the shooting that resulted in the death of an adult male on the 17^th. 

Zachary C. McGriff (33) is currently being held at the Spokane County Jail on charges of 1^st Degree Murder and 1^st Degree Robbery stemming from the shooting incident.  He was originally taken into custody October 21st on a felony warrant for probation violations.  Detectives later linked him to the shooting, charging him with the murder and robbery.

Detectives are still asking community members living in the area near the shooting to please check if any video evidence may have been captured.  If so, please contact Crime Check at 509 456-2233.

Reference 2025-20214534

 

Original Release: 10/20/2025

On October 17^th, 2025, at 7pm SPD patrol officers responded to the area of Mission and Cincinnati on a report of a shooting.  Officers quickly located a male with a gunshot wound and began providing emergency medical aid.  Medics arrived on scene and quickly transported the victim to a local hospital.  Despite the efforts to save his life, the victim succumbed to his injuries.

Initial information suggests that the parties involved were known to each other and this was not a random act of violence. 

Detectives with the SPD Major Crimes Unit (MCU) and Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are actively investigating the fatal shooting and are following up on multiple leads.  Despite the proximity to the Gonzaga campus, there is no indication the incident had any connection to any students or staff.

Additional information will be released as warranted.  If you have any information regarding the incident that may assist investigators, please contact Crime Check at 509 456-2233.

Reference 2025-20214534

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