In brief: Deputy shot, killed man in ‘domestic situation’

A Stevens County deputy shot and killed a man not far from where a raging wildfire has consumed thousands of acres.

The Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team is investigating the Wednesday night shooting in the town of Hunters, with the Spokane Police Department as the lead agency.

Spokane police said in a news release the incident began when deputies responded to a “domestic situation” in the 4900 block of Hunter-Shop Road.

A temporary Red Cross shelter for fire evacuees has been set up in that block. Red Cross spokesman Colin Downey said Red Cross employees called the police after they were told there was a man with a gun outside.

“Someone came into the shelter and said there was a disturbance out front,” he said.

Downey said Red Cross employees locked down the shelter, but he was not sure if any shelter workers saw the man with a gun.

Stevens County Prosecutor Tim Rasmussen said three deputies responded.

Spokane police said the man fled from deputies on foot, then produced a firearm. One deputy fired and hit the suspect, the release said.

No other citizens or deputies were injured during the incident.

Rachel Alexander

Police seek bar owner wanted on fraud charges

Jamie Pendleton, the owner of the defunct Spokane Downtown Daiquiri Factory, is wanted by the Post Falls Police Department on charges of credit card fraud.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest and bond has been set at $25,000.

Pendleton opened the downtown bar in early 2014. It immediately became controversial because of a drink called “Date Grape Kool-Aid.” He also was sued by Gonzaga University for using its mascot without permission, a case Gonzaga won.

The business was evicted in June 2014 for nonpayment of rent. Pendleton made a post on the bar’s Facebook page two weeks ago that said, “The wait will soon be over. SDDF returns soon.”

Anyone with information on Pendleton’s location is asked to call police at (208) 777-7140.

Nina Culver