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A false report of an active shooter caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Officers quickly determined no shots were fired and confirmed there was no threat to public safety. A reverse 911 alert reassured the public, allowing the celebration to resume.
A false report of a shooting led to a temporary delay at Riverfront Park during the Fourth of July celebration in Spokane. The incident occurred on July 7, 2025, prompting a swift response from local authorities. The situation was resolved without any reported injuries.
An altercation in Riverfront Park on July 4th sparked false rumors of an active shooter, causing chaos among attendees. Officers found no evidence of a shooting or any victims, and a reverse 911 alert later confirmed public safety. The celebration resumed without further incidents.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos during the 4th of July celebration at Riverfront Park. Officers found no evidence of a shooting after an altercation near the clocktower, and a reverse 911 message later confirmed public safety was not at risk.
A false report of an active shooter briefly disrupted the 4th of July celebration in Riverfront Park. Officers quickly determined that no shots were fired and no victims were present, allowing the event to continue after the chaos subsided. A reverse 911 text informed the public that there was no ongoing threat.
A false report of a shooting caused chaos at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Officers quickly determined there was no active threat after investigating an initial altercation. A reverse 911 alert reassured the public, allowing festivities to resume.
A false report of an active shooter disrupted the 4th of July celebration at Riverfront Park shortly after 10 PM. Officers quickly assessed the situation and found no evidence of gunfire or a victim, leading to a chaotic scene as attendees fled. Authorities reassured the public through a reverse 911 text that there was no ongoing threat.
A false report of an active shooter caused chaos during the July 4th celebration at Riverfront Park in Spokane. Officers investigated an altercation near the clocktower but found no evidence of any shooting after misinformation spread through the crowd. Authorities assured public safety before allowing the event to continue.
A false report of a shooting caused panic at Riverfront Park during the July 4th celebration. Officers quickly determined that no shots were fired and no victims were present, allowing the event to continue after a reverse 911 alert confirmed public safety.
Mayor Lisa Brown proposed a legislative package to promote affordable housing development in Spokane, aligning with the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. The initiatives include establishing a new Housing Equity and Attainable Residences Trust Fund, deferring permit fees for income-restricted units, and updating the city’s development code.