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Suspect arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Spokane's lower South Hill

Around 4 a.m. a man called 911 and reported that he had been shot near the intersection of West 7th Avenue and South Oak Street.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Police have arrested 37-year-old Brian McGaugh in connection to the fatal shooting that left one dead and one injured on Friday.

McGaugh was charged with first-degree assault and second-degree murder.

The shooting was on the lower South Hill Wednesday morning.

Spokane Police Officer Stephen Anderson said around 4 a.m. a man called 911 and reported that he had been shot near the intersection of West 7th Avenue and South Oak Street.

Anderson said when officers arrived on scene, they found two people had been shot. One person died and another was taken to the hospital, according to Anderson. The person is expected to survive.

Police do not believe there is any outstanding threat to the public. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.

    

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