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Police Department News Releases for Week of Sunday, August 21, 2022

Aug. 26

SPD seeking public’s assistance in locating assault suspect

7:41 a.m. - Update (8/25 18:00): The Spokane Police Department Violent Crimes Task Force has just taken Michael Trout into custody, See original press release.

Aug. 25

Traffic closure

5:08 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is advising of a traffic closure for the intersection of Francis and Florida for an undetermined amount of time.

E Lyons OIS Incident

4:46 p.m. - E Lyons OIS incident involving a Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy

Shooting at Dutch Jake Park Injures Four

12:27 p.m. - SPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at Dutch Jake Park.

Aug. 23

One Person Killed In Late Night Shooting

8:04 a.m. - One person killed, suspect arrested, in late night shooting



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