One male is in custody, two victims rescued in tense, rapidly evolving situation in northeast Spokane.
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~ On the evening of April 25, 2025, Spokane Police received a call from a concerned relative regarding John C. Palmer (32). The relative reported that Palmer was at the victim's location and making threats to kill her and destroy her property. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Palmer had new domestic violence charges against him, as well as a Department of Corrections warrant for Escape from Community Custody.

Officers initially had difficulty making contact with the victim to assess the situation. However, once they were able to make contact, they heard someone in the background who was not the victim. Eventually, Palmer revealed himself and informed officers that he had two people in the home and planned to harm them.

In response to this potentially dangerous situation, multiple police resources were brought in to try and resolve it peacefully. However, based on the information gathered by officers, they were forced to enter the home and safely secure the two victims.

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Both victims were treated by medics at the scene and released. One officer sustained a minor injury and was also treated by medics. Palmer was then transported to Spokane County Jail where he will face charges for his warrant as well as new charges of 2nd Degree Assault DV and 1st Degree Kidnapping DV.

This incident serves as a reminder that domestic violence is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are resources available for help. You can call 509-242-3155 or visit https://endtheviolencespokane.org/ for more information. In case of an emergency, always call 911.

As Sgt. Teresa Fuller from the Public Information Office stated, "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our community members and will continue to work tirelessly to bring justice for victims of domestic violence."

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