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Public Safety News Releases for January 2025

Jan. 31

Spokane Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating 12-year-old

9:26 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing 12-year-old female.

Jan. 28

Suspect in Shooting that Took the Life of a 13-year-old Identified

4:18 p.m. - Detectives with the SPD Major Crimes Unit (MCU) have identified the suspect in the shooting incident that took the life of 13-year-old Gavin Looper.

Jan. 27

Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

9:28 a.m. - Spokane Police investigating overnight shooting

Spokane Police Officer Involved in Duty-related Shooting

9:19 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in duty-related shooting stemming from Domestic Violence incident

Jan. 17

SPD Seeking Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects

3:39 p.m. - On December 23rd, 2024, SPD responded to a report of a robbery which occurred at Monroe and Montgomery.

SPD continues effort despite SREC board motion

9:01 a.m. - SPD continues efforts to maintain vital emergency communication services with community members despite issues in finding common ground with SREC

Jan. 16

SPD Asking for Public Assistance to Help Identify Robbery Suspect

5:04 p.m. - On Dec. 25, 2024 just before 4 a.m., SPD responded to the Days Inn motel located at 3033 N. Division on a report of an armed robbery.

SFD Statement Regarding SREC Decision

2:47 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department faces a significant challenge following a decision by the Spokane Regional Emergency Communication board earlier today.

Jan. 15

East Spokane Burglary Results in an Arrest, Officers Recover Firearm

2:35 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers responded to a commercial building in the area of 1000 North Freya Street on a report of a burglary.

Jan. 9

Early Morning Fire Destroys Skyway Café

3:46 p.m. - Engine 8 was dispatched to the Skyway Café at 6105 East Rutter Avenue for a reported kitchen appliance fire.