The day started with a bang in Spokane Valley.  A man was shot and killed by police.  This was after a wild chase that started in the morning.  The chase ended in a crash.  The man who was killed was a suspect in a crime spree.

The trouble began when a man stole a car from a father and daughter around 8:30 a. m.  He sped off towards Idaho.  The police gave chase.  The suspect was driving very fast.  The police lost sight of him.  He crossed into Kootenai County.  The suspect hit a motorcyclist with the stolen car.  The motorcyclist was hurt and taken to the hospital.

The suspect tried to steal more cars near a gas station.  He shot and killed a man who tried to help one of the car owners.  The suspect then stole another car and headed back to Washington.  The police tried to stop him with a spike strip.  He crashed into another car and a police car.  The suspect got out of the car with a weapon.  The police shot and killed him.

The police have not released the name of the suspect.  They will share more details later.  The man who was killed by the suspect was trying to help someone.  This is a sad reminder of the dangers that good Samaritans face.  It is important to be careful and think about safety when helping others.  The police did their job.  They stopped a dangerous man.  But it is a tragedy that two people lost their lives.

A Morning of Chaos in Spokane Valley

Actions