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Public Safety News Releases for Week of Sunday, January 28, 2024

Feb. 2

Suspect Arrested in Death of Child

4:34 p.m. - The suspect is facing extradition back to Spokane

SPD Investigating Homicide

4:26 p.m. - SPD responds to shooting call, one person deceased

SPD and SCSO Respond to Hostage Situation

8:42 a.m. - Combined SPD/SCSO SWAT responds to hours long hostage situation, suspect arrested and children rescued.

Hours Long Barricade Situation Ends with Suspect Arrested

8:40 a.m. - Hours long barricade situation ends with suspect arrested without incident.

Feb. 1

Officer Involved Shooting on Lower South Hill

7:36 a.m. - Spokane Police Officers were involved in an officer involved shooting Wednesday evening in the area of Cliff Avenue and Stevens Street.

Jan. 29

SPD locates shooting suspect within 4 minutes, suspect arrested

8:21 a.m. - The shooting suspect was located within 4 minutes, arrested and booked into jail