Identified shot dead man in parking lot in Spokane Valley

September 21, 2021 5:39 pm

Posted: Sep 21, 2021 5:39 PM

Updated September 21, 2021 5:42 PM

SPOKANE, VALLEY, Washington. – The Spokane County coroner identified the man who was shot dead over the weekend.

Investigators say Jackson Purdie, 35, was shot multiple times on Saturday morning in the parking lot of a Ramada hotel in Spokane Valley.

Callers told police they heard gunshots and screams from the poolside parking lot.

Police say when they got there they found Purdie dead. The person who shot them had left the scene, according to the officials.

What started as a disagreement quickly escalated and led to the shooting, according to police.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information is encouraged to contact Crime Check at 509-456-2233, Reference # 10124808.

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