Officer Involved Shooting in North Spokane

Summary: - An officer-involved shooting occurred in North Spokane on April 18, 2024, following a report of a man threatening another with a knife and firing a handgun. - The suspect, who had previous felony convictions and was legally prohibited from possessing firearms, was identified by investigating officers. - The suspect was involved in prior incidents involving firearms and had a history of being armed and dangerous according to reports. - Officers developed probable cause for drive-by shooting and unlawful possession of a firearm charges against the suspect. - The suspect was pursued by officers near Shadle Park, where shots were fired resulting in the suspect being struck multiple times. He was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. - Three SPD officers involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative leave as per standard protocol. - The investigation will be conducted independently from the Spokane Police Department to comply with regulations.

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