UPDATE: August 7, 2025 at 10:30 p.m.

The Spokane Police Department (SPD) reported that hostage negotiators have talked the suspect into custody.

One person was confirmed dead following the incident, according to SPD. However, no identities or motives have been released.

UPDATE: August 7, 2025 at 9:25 p.m.

The Spokane Police Department (SPD) first responded to the incident around 6:30 p.m., after receiving reports of an altercation.

After officers arrived on scene, the suspect positioned themself on a ledge near Summit Parkway and the Post Street Bridge. The suspect has been positioned there for over an hour, with police officers standing nearby.

According to a Nonstop Local team member at the scene, police handed the suspect a phone around 8:20 p.m. The suspect appears to have m

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