Police responded to a call about someone breaking into cars early Saturday morning. One person alleged a person had broken into their car, and when confronted had pointed a gun at them. Upon arrival, police found the suspect in the vehicle and was allegedly armed. Police shot and killed the person.
Agency: Spokane Police Department
Motive: aggravated assault, carjacking
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Vadim A. Grishchuk
Death Date: April 17, 2021
County: Spokane
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing