Crime & Safety

1 Dead In East Spokane Shooting

The adult victim was discovered around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, according to Spokane police.

SPOKANE, WA - One person is dead after a shooting at a home in east Spokane near Underhill Park, according to Spokane police.

Police responded to a home along the 3100 block of East 8th Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Police detained one person at the scene. That person was an acquaintance of the victim, police said.

Spokane police are still investigating the homicide. Anyone who saw or heard anything should contact Crime Check at (509) 456-2233.

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