Police: Prowler dead after exchanging gunfire with officer
April 17, 2021
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) A suspected car prowler is dead after exchanging gunfire with a police officer in Washington state, authorities said Saturday.
The Spokane Police Department said the incident occurred early Saturday after someone reported a person was in their car and had pointed a gun at them.
Police say arriving officers found a person still in the car and armed with a firearm. Police say the suspect and an officer exchanged fire.
“That is what we understand to be true based on civilian and officer reports,” said Spokane police Sgt. Teresa Fuller.
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March 8, 2021 7:11 PM Emily Blume
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CHATTAROY, Wash. – Sunday evening, around 7:15 p.m. a Chattaroy man was shot by a Spokane deputy after calling on the department for help.
Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said the shooting happened after an earlier report of a burglary at the property on Grouse Road, north of Chattaroy.
Chattaroy, Washington
The property owner reported to Crime Check earlier in the day that a winch, tools, and other items had been stolen from his property. Other items had been pulled out from under tarps and set aside, so the victim was under the impression the suspect, or suspects, were going to be returning later in the evening for round two. As a result, the owner asked for law enforcement to check in on the area throughout the night.