Spokane: SPD arrests man for drive-by shooting and assault after firing at a home in a domestic violence incident
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~ Spokane, WA- On Saturday June 29, 2024, a shooting occurred in the 3000 block of E. Jackson St. According to police reports, officers were called to the scene just before midnight. Upon arrival, they discovered that an argument had taken place between family members of a boyfriend and girlfriend.

The altercation began after the boyfriend allegedly assaulted his girlfriend. The victim's father arrived at the house and confronted the boyfriend, who was sitting in his vehicle outside. The father demanded that the boyfriend leave, but instead, the boyfriend got out of his vehicle and began arguing with him while holding a gun.

As tensions escalated, the boyfriend's mother and brother also arrived at the scene. All parties were engaged in a heated argument when suddenly, the boyfriend fired shots at the father before fleeing in his vehicle. Fortunately, no one was injured by the gunfire, but two young children were inside the house in the direction of where shots were fired.

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Police recovered shell casings and live rounds at the scene and developed probable cause to arrest Harlen N. Cariss (23) for multiple charges including Drive-by Shooting, 1st Degree Assault, 4th Degree Assault, Interfering with Reporting of Domestic Violence, and Reckless Endangerment.

The investigation continued on Sunday June 30th and at approximately 2:30pm, officers were able to locate Cariss as he drove away from a residence. Members of SWAT then contacted Cariss's vehicle and took him into custody without incident.

Cariss was subsequently booked into Spokane County Jail and appeared in court this afternoon where a judge set his bail at $250,000. The motive behind Cariss's actions is still under investigation by authorities.

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