SPOKANE, Wash – One person was killed and police have detained another in a shooting Thursday morning in south Spokane.
Officers responded to a green home around 8:45 a.m. near 33rd and Grand, not far from the Manito Shopping Center. They found a victim who was shot, and transported to a local hospital, and later pronounced dead.
A spokesperson for Spokane Schools says they were advised to place Adams, Sacajawea and Jefferson Elementary School in a secure and teach. They’ve issued similar advisories for Hutton, Wilson and Roosevelt Elementary Schools, which are not in the immediate vicinity. The secure and teach was lifted around 9:30 a.m.
One person was detained in connection with the incident, though police have not clarified whether that individual is considered a suspect or person of interest in the case.
Forensics teams arrived around 12:30 p.m. to process the scene and collect evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
Shortly after, what appeared to be family members of the victim arrived at the location and spoke with investigators.
Several neighbors reported hearing what they described as a quiet or muffled gunshot Thursday morning.
“I’ve never seen anything happen like that here. Oh, we’ve had wrecks out here in a corner, you know? But, uh…nothing this serious,” said Jerry Fosback, who lives in the neighborhood.
Another neighbor, Angelique Carl, expressed safety concerns. “Be aware of your surroundings. Just always be aware of your surroundings. You never know what the next minute will even bring,” Carl said.
KXLY has contacted SPD several times to clarify if a shooter has been detained, and they have no responded yes or no.
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