SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — One person was killed in a shooting that occurred in Spokane Valley on Sunday, Feb. 6, according to police. Ten days later, police still have not identified the suspect.
The shooting occurred on the 9300 block of East Montgomery Avenue. Spokane Valley Police Department (SPVD) officers responded to reports of yelling or arguing followed by gunshots. Police said callers also reported seeing a possible suspect run from the area.
When police arrived, they found the male victim and began administering life-saving aid as medical personnel arrived. The victim, who was later identified as 34-year-old Joseph B. Quinn, was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene, according to SPVD.
Police, Spokane Regional Air Support Unit's Air 2 and UAS Teams, and two K-9 units conducted an extensive search around the area but did not find the suspect. As of Monday afternoon, no arrests have been made.
Witnesses to the shooting told police they saw a person leave the scene just after gunshots were heard. However, it is not known if the man seen was involved in the incident at this time.
The man seen leaving the scene was described by witnesses as a skinny white man, possibly six feet tall and wearing dark clothing.
Police said bullets struck two apartments near the area of the shooting. No one inside the apartments was injured.
Major Crimes Detectives, Forensic Unit Technicians, and RIG-9 Analysts continued the investigation well into the evening as they documented the scene, collected evidence, and tried to locate any video that would help Investigators identify a suspect(s) or determine what occurred.
Investigators are still working to determine what happened leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding Quinn’s activities prior to this shooting or can provide tips to help Major Crimes Detectives identify the suspect(s) responsible for his death is urged to call Major Crime Detective Dean Meyer 509-477-3159, reference #10015056.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.