‘Otto was a beloved son’; Spokane leaders mark 20 years since Otto Zehm’s death in police custody

SPOKANE, Wash – Spokane leaders marked a somber anniversary Friday: 20 years since a man named Otto Zehm died in the custody of Spokane Police.

Zehm was shopping at a gas station in north Spokane when police responded to erroneous calls that he was a threat.

Spokane Police responded and beat, tased and hogtied Zehm. He had been holding nothing but a bottle of soda…

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