AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Spokane Police confirmed late Thursday that a man suspected of burglary, assault and other crimes has died after being involved in an officer-involved shooting Thursday evening, Sept. 25.
The shooting occurred near the Bell Motel on West Sunset Highway, across the street from the Rusty Moose.
The suspect, who has yet to be identified by police, was wanted for reportedly firing a round into his ex-girlfriend's house in Northwest Spokane on Sept. 21, then returning Sept. 23 and pistol-whipping her. He was wanted for two counts of first-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree assault and one count of first-degree malicious mischief. The suspect also had an unrelated Department of Corrections felony warrant for unlawful imprisonment.
Spokane Police's patrol anti-crime team and special investigation unit tracked the man to the Bell Motel, 9030 W. Sunset Highway, where he reportedly exited an RV and exchanged words with two officers, who then shot him. The suspect was reportedly armed with a firearm.
Officers reportedly administered first aid before paramedics arrived on scene, then the suspect was transported to an area hospital where he eventually died.
The officers were wearing body cameras at the time of the shooting.
The footage will be reviewed as the investigation commences. The investigation is in the control of the Spokane Independent Investigative Response Team, which consists of the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, Washington State Patrol and the Spokane Police Department.
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