SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — One woman has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting at the Red Top Motel, according to a press release from the Spokane Valley Police Department (SVPD).
Due to police investigation, SR 90 and Trent Avenue closed at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon and will remain closed until further notice, according to WSDOT.
Deputies responded to the report at 11:45 a.m., where the victim was provided medical attention and transported to the hospital.
A second victim, who was with the shooting victim, was not injured, according to the press release.
Eastbound Trent Avenue has reopened to traffic, but westbound Trent remains closed at this time. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes.
Though police say there is no known threat to the public directly from this incident, several schools in the area, including West Valley High School, Orchard Center Elementary, Seth Woodard Elementary, Millwood Kindergarten Center and the West Valley Early Learning Center are currently on modified lockdown.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and no arrests have been made.
Police are asking anyone with information to assist detectives in identifying the suspect or with information regarding what led up to the shooting to call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.