UPDATE: After Hours-Long Standoff, Suspect Arrested
Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives and Deputies continued this investigation and received information the suspect, 41-year-old Donald E. Weber, was at a house located in the 1500 block of N. Vista.
Due to the severity of the crime and knowing Weber had a weapon earlier, the SWAT Team, Negotiators, and additional support units were requested to assist as a perimeter around the residence was established.
After a multiple-hours-long standoff, Weber was finally taken into custody. Once medically cleared, Weber will be booked into the Spokane County Jail for charges of Assault 2nd Degree and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
This remains an active investigation. No further information is available at this time.
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Suspect Fires Gun Near Past Employer’s Home/Business
No One Injured - Major Crimes Detectives Investigating
Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a home/business early this morning for a reported person firing a gun. No one was injured, and the suspect and victim are acquaintances. The suspect fled prior to Deputies arriving at the scene and has not been located yet. Major Crimes Detectives are on scene, continuing the investigation.
On December 13, 2021, at approximately 4:30 am., Spokane Valley Deputies responded to the report of someone firing a shot in the area of the 10800 block of E. Trent.
The caller stated an acquaintance and past part-time employee arrived at his business/home and began yelling out front. The victim then heard a shot as he went to the door to investigate. He observed the suspect out front holding a firearm. The suspect pointed the gun at the victim and yelled something before fleeing the area.
The victim said he does not know why the suspect did this, and he doesn’t know of any conflict between them. The victim explained the suspect was possibly under the influence of drugs.
Deputies searched the area, but the suspect was not located.
Major Crimes were called to the scene to continue the investigation and collect evidence.
Thankfully, no one was injured, and Investigators are working diligently to locate the suspect.