SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police responded to reports of a shooting on Aug. 21, 2022 just before 11 p.m. on West Shannon Avenue.
According to a press release, once officers arrived, they found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds and the suspect. Police said despite the efforts of first responders, the victim died from his injuries at the hospital.
The suspect, 68-year-old Duarte Cordero, was reportedly detained by officers immediately after the incident. He was later booked into the Spokane County Jail for second-degree murder.
According to police, Cordero is a convicted felon with a criminal history, including a 1990 conviction for first-degree murder. This criminal history prevents him from possessing firearms, police said.
Though initial information indicates this was not a random incident, the investigation remains ongoing. The identity of the victim will be released at a later date by the medical examiner's officer, police said.
This is a developing news story and we will provide more updates as they become available.
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