SWAT standoff unfolds in north Spokane

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SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department said that the suspect was not in the house during their search. The department added that investigation and there is no threat to the public.

LAST UPDATE 4:21 P.M.

A SWAT situation unfolded in Spokane in the Emerson Garfield neighborhood on Friday.

According to the Spokane Police Department, law enforcement was alerted to a potential violent suspect on Friday afternoon on East Liberty Avenue and North Lacey Street.

Out of an abundance of caution due to the suspect having prior violent interactions with police, a SWAT team is at the house and a warrant is being prepared to enter the home.

This is a developing story. More information will appear as available.


 

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