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.

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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