Public Safety News Releases for December 2023

Dec. 18

Suspect Arrested In Double Homicide

8:09 a.m. - One suspect arrested in double homicide investigation

Building Explosion in Sprague Union District

8:07 a.m. - SFD was dispatched at 1:42 p.m. to multiple 911 calls reporting a building that had exploded in the Sprague Union District.

SPD Arrests Downtown Shoplifter

8:02 a.m. - Spokane Police arrest prolific shoplifter downtown

Dec. 15

Spokane Police Investigating Missing Person Found Deceased

3:59 p.m. - pokane Police investigate the case of a missing person found deceased

Dec. 14

SPD’s SPEAR Unit Working to Combat Package Thefts

4:01 p.m. - SPEAR unit working to combat package thefts

Dec. 13

Gas Leak Causes Evacuations, Delays Release of Students

8:26 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department responded to a natural gas leak reported at the intersection of West Shawnee Ave and North Woodridge Dr.

Dec. 11

Effective Response to Apartment Fire Protects Building and Occupants

9:35 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to an apartment fire on Saturday, Dec. 9, 5:28 p.m.

Dec. 9

Two Deceased After Late Night Shooting

2:53 p.m. - Last night, Spokane Police responded to reports of gunshots. Officers arriving on scene found two deceased adults.

Dec. 8

Auto-Pedestrian Collision in Downtown Spokane

4:37 p.m. - Auto-pedestrian collision in Downtown Spokane sends one person to the hospital in critical condition

Dec. 5

Major Crimes Unit Investigation After Deceased Male Found in Roadway

3:15 p.m. - MCU investigating after deceased male found in roadway

Request For Assistance Locating Suspect Who Assaulted Officer

11:30 a.m. - SPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating suspect who assaulted an officer

Dec. 4

Violent Confrontation at Walmart Leads to Officer Involved Shooting

9:15 a.m. - Violent confrontation at north Spokane Walmart leads to officer involved shooting, one suspect deceased.