Suspect Shot at Spokane Valley School

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  Spokane Valley and Spokane County deputies responded to a report of a suspicious male approaching Evergreen Middle School“On September 8, 2026, at approximately 11:30 am, Spokane Valley School Resource Deputies, Patrol Deputies, and County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call regarding a suspicious male at Evergreen Middle School, 14221 E. 16th Avenue.”
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  The report was made on September 8, 2026“On September 8, 2026, at approximately 11:30 am, Spokane Valley School Resource Deputies, Patrol Deputies, and County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call regarding a suspicious male at Evergreen Middle School, 14221 E. 16th Avenue.”
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  The report was made at 11:30 a.m.“On September 8, 2026, at approximately 11:30 am, Spokane Valley School Resource Deputies, Patrol Deputies, and County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call regarding a suspicious male at Evergreen Middle School, 14221 E. 16th Avenue.”
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  The suspect was described as a white male in his 20s“He described the suspect as a white male, in his 20s, 6’06” with a medium build, wearing a green trench coat.”
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  The suspect was described as wearing a green trench coat“He described the suspect as a white male, in his 20s, 6’06” with a medium build, wearing a green trench coat.”
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  The suspect was reported to be armed with a Glock 19“the suspect was armed with a “Glock 19” and that he was walking toward the school.”
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  A School Resource Deputy arrived first“Within 5 minutes of the original call, a Spokane Valley School Resource Deputy arrived on scene and almost immediately advised 99 (Emergency Situation) and that shots had been fired.”
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  Shots were fired“Within 5 minutes of the original call, a Spokane Valley School Resource Deputy arrived on scene and almost immediately advised 99 (Emergency Situation) and that shots had been fired.”
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  The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene“Despite life-saving efforts, the suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
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  The school was placed in lockdown“The school was immediately advised of the situation and activated its emergency plan, placing the school in lockdown.”
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  The Spokane Regional Explosives Disposal Unit inspected a discarded bag“The Spokane Regional Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) responded to inspect a bag believed the suspect discarded near the school.”
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  The discarded bag was later determined not to contain explosives“After inspecting the contents, it did not appear that the bag contained an explosive device.”
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  All students and staff were evacuated safely“All students and staff were safe and, after ensuring the scene was secured, they were evacuated, and the children were reunited with their loved ones.”
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  No injuries were reported“No additional injuries were reported.”
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  The Spokane Independent Investigative Response Team (SIIR) is conducting an independent investigation into the deputy-involved shooting“The Officer-Involved Protocol was invoked, and the Spokane Independent Investigative Response Team (SIIR) is conducting an independent investigation.”