David M. Novak was shot and killed because a neighbor reported he had a gun and was firing shots. Police reported a gunshot when they arrived. No gun was found. Novak may have been hitting a vehicle with a baseball bat.
Victim's Name: David Novak
Agency Responsible: Spokane Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: White
Date of Death: January 7, 2019
County: Spokane
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: baseball bat
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 4362
Geography: Suburban