Update: Suspect Identified and Charged in Downtown Spokane Stabbing
Spokane Police have identified and charged the suspect in Thursday night’s fatal stabbing downtown. Colin L. Pedro, 20, has been booked into the Spokane County Jail for second-degree murder, second-degree assault, and second-degree assault–domestic violence.
Investigators determined that the surviving victim was in a dating relationship with Pedro. That victim suffered substantial injuries, was treated at a local hospital, and is expected to recover. Detectives have not confirmed any connection between Pedro and the homicide victim. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation remains active, and anyone who witnessed the incident or has video footage is asked to contact Crime Check at 509-456-2233.
SPOKANE, WA – Spokane Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred downtown Thursday evening, which also led to a lengthy standoff on the Post Street Bridge.
Around 6:30 p.m. on August 7, officers were called to a report of three people fighting near the 800 block of West Spokane Falls Boulevard. Initial reports indicated that at least one person had been stabbed. Responding officers found an injured individual nearby and another male on the Post Street Bridge, threatening to harm himself.
Emergency responders, including SWAT, the Hostage Negotiation Team, Air Support Unit, and Explosives Disposal Unit, were deployed to the scene. Spokane Fire Department’s water rescue team, American Medical Response, and Avista also staged in the area.
One of the individuals involved was transported to a hospital but later died from their injuries. Another person was hospitalized with serious but stable injuries.
Negotiators spent nearly four hours working to deescalate the situation on the bridge before the male suspect was taken into custody without further incident at approximately 10:15 p.m.
The Major Crimes Unit is processing the scene, and the investigation remains in its early stages. Police are asking anyone with video of the incident who has not yet been contacted to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233.
