Menu
Washingtoner
  • Home
  • Health
  • Business
  • Books
  • Lifestyle
  • Aerospace
  • Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Legal
Washingtoner

Spokane: Suspect in Shooting that Took the Life of a 13-year-old Identified
Washingtoner/10281372

Trending...
  • Spokane: Chat & Chew District 3 Council Members
  • Spokane: 2026 Pools & Aquatics Information
  • Haven Media Solutions Offers Web Design and PPC Services in Atlanta GA
~ Detectives from the Spokane Police Department's Major Crimes Unit (MCU) have identified the suspect in the tragic shooting that claimed the life of 13-year-old Gavin Looper. According to Officer Daniel Strassenberg, Public Information Officer, the incident occurred in the early hours of January 25th on East Heroy Avenue.

The suspect has been identified as 25-year-old Glen Dylan Burkey, who is described as 5'8" and approximately 210 pounds with green eyes. Based on evidence gathered by detectives, it appears that this was not a random act of violence.

More on Washingtoner
  • Spokane Police Assist Spokane County With The Upriver Fire
  • Century Fasteners Corp. Exhibiting at 2026 Farnborough International Airshow
  • Compton to host first Juneteenth celebration with We Are Us Festival
  • DuoKey Launches Quantum Risk Score to Help Enterprises Prioritise Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration
  • Top 5 Most Reliable Used Vans in the UK in 2026

Probable cause has been established to arrest Burkey for second-degree murder, drive-by shooting, and second-degree assault. However, authorities are warning the public that Burkey should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on Burkey's whereabouts is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Non-emergency information can also be reported to Crime Check at 509.456.2233, referencing case number 2025-20016661.

A photo of Glen Burkey has been released by authorities in hopes of aiding in his capture. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information related to this case.

Filed Under: Government, City

Show All News | Disclaimer | Report Violation

0 Comments
1000 characters max.

Latest on Washingtoner
  • Beware of Fake City of Spokane Development and Permit Invoices
  • Warm, Dry Summer Forecast Points to a Stronger Wasp and Yellowjacket Season Across the Pacific Northwest
  • Qscription Technologies Appoints Anurag Velekkatt Sunil Kumar to Drive Enterprise Scale
  • Spokane: City Closures Planned for Juneteenth
  • SafeBets Named Presenting Sponsor of IMCX 2026, Bringing Its No-Deposit Prediction Platform to the Creator Economy's Deal-Making Conference
  • A New Pulse for Cardiac Care in Baltimore: St. Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing Welcomes Dr. Hakim Uqdah and Expands Advanced Heart Program
  • Inframark–Slater Joint Venture Selected to Manage Fulton County Wastewater Operations
  • Cancun International Airport Reports Strong Start to Summer 2026 Travel Season
  • Freedomtech Solutions Launches the World's First Pre‑Installed Agentic AI Server — Instant, Sovereign, Infrastructure‑Native Intelligence
  • GitKraken Introduces Code Flow, a Framework for Software Development in the Agentic Era
  • SanctionsLookup Launches Free OFAC Search Tool for U.S. Sanctions Screening
  • RIGHT CARS Announces Landmark African Expansion Through Strategic Collaboration Agreement Across Eight Nations
  • Spokane: Housing and Human Services Dept. Provides Update on Housing and Homelessness Initiatives
  • Boston Industrial Solutions' Natron® 717N Series UV LED Ink Receives CPSIA Certification
  • Spokane City Clerk To Retire After 30 Years In Role, Successor Named
  • purelyIV Expands Mobile IV Therapy to Jackson, MI and Launches PlaqueX® IV Therapy
  • Leimert Juneteenth Community Celebration Set for Friday, June 19, in Leimert Park Village
  • UK Financial Ltd Publishes Maya Preferred Public Proof Package and CoinMarketCap Supply Verification Evidence
  • Haven Treatment Center Launches Community Haircut Drive to Help Local Families
  • Advancing High-Potential Nevada Critical Minerals Portfolio as Major Drill Program Nears Assay Results: Glenstar Minerals: Stock Symbol: GSTRF
_catLbl0 _catLbl1

Popular on Washingtoner

  • New Home of the Month: Spacious Luxury Meets Modern Design in The Bristol at Heritage at Manalapan - 309
  • Kevin Francis Design Introduces CHROMA, a Collection of Saturated Solid Color Wool Rugs
  • Spokane: Coffee Connect With District 1 Council Members
  • Joseph Nybyk aka Neibich of Gilbert, Arizona
  • Curious About Mensa? DFW Event Offers a 1-Day Immersion
  • City of Tacoma Observes Memorial Day on May 25
  • Spokane: SPD is Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Dangerous Offender
  • Tacoma: Implementation of Transportation Impact Fees to Begin on June 1
  • XRPPower Continues Strengthening Its Global AI-Powered Blockchain Ecosystem
  • Spokane: Child Injured in Basement Fire Reminds About Youth Fire Setting

Similar on Washingtoner

  • George Martinez Launches Community Re-distribution Initiative With Donation to the Gamma Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
  • Spokane: Upriver Fire – Camp Sekani Update 06/17/26
  • Spokane Police Assist Spokane County With The Upriver Fire
  • Tacoma: A Statement from At-Large Council Member Latasha Palmer on Rental Housing Resolution
  • Tacoma City Council Adopts Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
  • Tacoma City Council Adopts 2026 Annual Code Amendments
  • Beware of Fake City of Spokane Development and Permit Invoices
  • Spokane: City Closures Planned for Juneteenth
  • Inframark–Slater Joint Venture Selected to Manage Fulton County Wastewater Operations
  • Spokane: Housing and Human Services Dept. Provides Update on Housing and Homelessness Initiatives
Copyright © 2026 washingtoner.com | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Contribute