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- Firework Thrown From a Vehicle Causes Severe Injuries to Another
Firework Thrown From a Vehicle Causes Severe Injuries to Another

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Firework Thrown From a Vehicle Causes Severe Injuries to Another

Spokane Police seeking community member assistance in locating suspects

Officer Daniel Strassenberg, PIO

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:51 p.m.

***Update***

Two suspects turn themselves in to law enforcement for their actions in the November 8th incident that severely injured another

On November 19th, two adult males turned themselves in to SPD Major Crimes investigators regarding the incident on November 8th. Theodore T. Weymiller (21) and Samuel J. Hopper (22) contacted the Spokane Police Department through legal representation requesting to turn themselves in. At 7am this morning, both males were taken into custody and booked into the Spokane County Jail, each charged with two counts of 1st Degree Assault.

The victim in the incident continues to recover from the severe injuries he sustained to his hand when the firework exploded.

Original Release: 11/13/2025

On November 8^th, 2025 shortly after midnight, SPD responded to the area of 2^nd and Wall on a report of a loud noise or a possible shooting. 911 received calls regarding a loud “bang” and that a victim was observed walking in the area with visible injuries. As officers arrived at the location, they were advised it was not a gun shot and the victim had already been transported to a local hospital.

Officers would learn that a vehicle pulled up near a group of people. A lit firework or similar item was thrown from the vehicle into the crowd before driving away.The object exploded causing severe injuries to a male on the sidewalk. The severity of the injuries required the victim to be transported to Harborview Medical Center.

Witness interviews and a canvass of the area resulted in security photos of what is described as the suspect vehicle. Investigators with the SPD Major Crimes Unit (MCU) are asking anyone with information about the incident or if you recognize the pictured vehicle to please contact Crime Check at 509 456-2233.

Reference 2025-20229802

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