Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, April 26, 2026

May 1

Spokane Police Investigate a Fatal Shooting on the South Hill

2:34 p.m. - SPD’s Major Crimes Unit is still investigating this incident, and no arrests have been made.

April 29

Spokane Police Arrest a Hospice Facility Caretaker

12:12 p.m. - Based on the investigation, Spokane Police believe there are potentially more victims that have not reported thefts.

Spokane police investigate a stabbing in the area of Thorpe & Westwood

10:11 a.m. - Officers responded to the area of West Thorpe Rd and West Westwood Ln after a 911 caller reported someone had been stabbed with a machete.



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Emergency Services
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Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988

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Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
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Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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