Public Safety News Releases for July 2024

July 31

North Spokane shooting suspect in custody, home struck by gunfire

2:47 p.m. - North Spokane shooting suspect in custody, nearby home struck by gunfire

July 26

SPD makes arrest in string of arsons on Spokane’s South Hill

3:15 p.m. - SPD makes arrest in string of arsons on Spokane’s South Hill

Male in custody after West Spokane stabbing

12:35 p.m. - Male in custody after West Spokane stabbing

July 25

Level III Sex Offender Spokane Area

4:33 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to RCW 4.24.550, to inform the public of a sex offender release.

SPD responds to two drive-by shooting calls last evening

8:32 a.m. - SPD responds to two drive-by shooting calls last evening within a half hour of each other, and another shooting early this morning.

July 24

SPD seeking public assistance in identifying armed robbery suspect

9:35 a.m. - SPD seeking public assistance in identifying armed robbery suspect, suspect possibly related to robbery that took place last week in same area

July 23

Man Arrested Again Just After Being Released from Jail

8:01 a.m. - Suspect booked and released from jail, commits another crime before he even leaves the Public Safety Building campus.

SPD Investigates Two Drive-By Shootings Over The Weekend

8 a.m. - SPD investigates two drive-by shootings Sunday

July 22

Spokane Firefighters Battle a String of Fires During Extreme Heat

3:52 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department, with assistance from Spokane County Fire District 9, was dispatched to multiple fire calls.

SPD investigating homicide that happened Sunday morning

2:10 p.m. - SPD investigating homicide that happened Sunday morning

SPD makes arrest stemming from June, 2024 shooting incident

8:41 a.m. - SPD makes arrest stemming from June, 2024 shooting incident

July 19

Seven Officers and a K9 Injured in Crash with Shooting Suspects

5:29 p.m. - Seven officers & K9 injured in crash w/ suspects in a shooting as they fled. All are expected to recover. Suspects also transported for treatment.

Midday shooting in North Spokane sends one to the hospital

9:01 a.m. - Midday shooting in North Spokane sends one to the hospital, suspect in custody

Early Morning Arson Fire Damages Commercial Building

8:13 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial fire at 4501 South Regal Street.

July 17

Two in custody for robbery, victim transported to hospital

4:45 p.m. - Two in custody for robbery, victim transported to hospital with head injuries

SPD investigating two shootings in North Spokane

9:52 a.m. - SPD investigating two shootings in North Spokane that occurred within three and a half hours of each other

July 16

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Early Morning Commercial Fire

3:43 p.m. - This morning, SREC dispatchers alerted the Spokane Fire Department to a fire at the Viking Tavern at 1221 North Stevens Street.

July 15

SPD arrests suspect for firing gun at bar patrons

6:02 p.m. - SPD arrests suspect for firing gun at bar patrons after being asked to leave the bar

SPD responds to 2 separate drive-by shootings

5:36 p.m. - SPD responds to 2 separate drive-by shootings, suspect arrested in one shooting

July 10

Man Arrested for Crime Spree Including Carjacking and Kidnapping

4:52 p.m. - SPD arrests man who carjacked a vehicle then went on a crime spree including an attempted kidnapping of a child

July 9

SFD Fourth of July Weekend Summary

9:52 a.m. - Fire investigators from the SFD’s Special Investigation Unit reported three significant fires related to fireworks over the weekend.

July 8

Missing Elderly Male

8:20 a.m. - Mr. Wing has been found and is safe. Thank you everyone!

Female Killed in Early Morning Shooting

8:18 a.m. - A young adult female was killed in a homicide. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233.

July 3

SPD responds to shoplifting call, suspect pulls loaded gun on officers

12:48 p.m. - SPD responds to shoplifting call, suspect pulls loaded gun on officers

July 2

SPD responds to fatal collision involving a scooter and vehicle

1:03 p.m. - SPD responds to fatal collision involving a scooter and vehicle

July 1

SPD arrests man for drive-by shooting and assault

5:11 p.m. - SPD arrests man for drive-by shooting and assault after firing at a home in a domestic violence incident