Police were looking for a suspect from a Dec. 27, 2020, homicide. Joseph Buskirk was found driving in North Spokane. As officers tried to make the traffic stop, he attempted to flee in the vehicle. Police disabled the vehicle. After the vehicle came to a stop, Buskirk got out and allegedly was firing a weapon at police, who shot and killed him.
Agency: Spokane Police Department
Motive: Murder
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Shawn McCoy
Death Date: January 5, 2021
County: Spokane
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack