Police Department News Releases for Tuesday, May 12, 2026

4 p.m.

Spokane Police Investigate Shooting in North Spokane & Make an Arrest

4:05 p.m. - On May 6th, 2026 just after 9pm, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of 9400 N. Division St.

Noon

DUI Driver Taken Into Custody After Attempting to Flee from Officers

12:16 p.m. - Suspect was later booked into the Spokane County Jail.



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Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911

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Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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Officer Daniel Strassenberg
509-835-4568
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