SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Independent Investigative Response Team (SIIR) has released new information regarding the shooting that occurred on Tuesday, January 30.
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According to SIIR, the suspect became upset over the neighbors lights that were shining into his residence.
The suspect was not cooperative with 911 while on the phone and told the operator that he threatened the neighbor, but no weapons were involved.
After speaking with the victim, deputies established probable cause to secure a search warrant to enter the suspects residence.
Using a PA system, deputies and a crisis negotiator were able to contact the suspect before eventually losing all communication.
A County Patrol K9 was called to the scene to assist.
According to SIIR, after gaining entry inside the home the suspect was swinging a double-bladed axe from the threshold of the door directly at the deputies on the porch.
A deputy was able to move out of the way as the suspect began swinging the axe again.