1 dead and two injured in gunfire in the Spokane Valley Bar

July 24, 2021 5:49 AM

Posted: Jul 24, 2021 5:49 AM

SPOKANE VALLEY, Washington – One person died and two others were injured in a shooting in Ichabod’s East early Saturday morning in E. Sprague.

Spokane Valley Police Department said two people of interest were arrested but no arrests were made and believed the shooting was due to an argument.

When police officers arrived at the scene and helped a victim, they heard gunshots nearby. Additional assistance has been sought from the Spokane Police Department, Washington State Patrol, Liberty Lake Police Department, and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Eventually they surrounded the area and cordoned off the bar when SWAT and Air 1 were brought in.

According to the authorities, the deceased was a man, and another man suffered life-threatening injuries. The third victim, a woman, was shot but is said to survive.

Major Crimes has taken over the investigation and anyone who witnessed the shooting is asked to contact the police.