Spokane Police responded to a stabbing downtown this evening. Preliminary information indicates two people were injured during this incident. Unfortunately, one of them succumbed to their injuries after being transported to the hospital.

Spokane Police arrested Colin L. Pedro, 20, for 2nd Degree Assault and 2nd Degree Murder in connection with a stabbing incident on August 7, 2025, that left one person dead and another injured. Officers responded to a report of a fight near Spokane Falls Blvd, where they found a male on the Post Street Bridge threatening suicide. The scene required a significant police response, including SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team, and the Major Crimes Unit is now investigating. The surviving victim, who was in a dating relationship with Pedro, sustained substantial injuries but is expected to recover after treatment at a local hospital.

The relationship between Pedro and the deceased victim remains unclear. Authorities reassured the public that there is no ongoing danger to the community. They continue to seek witnesses or anyone with video footage of the incident to assist in the investigation. This situation highlights the ongoing efforts of the Spokane Police Department to address violent crime in the area.