Detectives debunk carjacking, assault rumor

Social media posts recently drew the attention of citizens and local news outlets – and Spokane County Sheriff’s detectives.

According to a Sheriff’s Office press release, the posts contained allegations that an adult male had been assaulted, and his vehicle stolen on Aug. 18.

Spokane Valley Sheriff’s deputies began receiving inquiries regarding the posts, which alleged the victim was “attacked” before stumbling into a parking lot where he collapsed. Additional information indicated the male was admitted to a hospital and not expected to survive.

No report of the incident was made at the time...

 

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