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Second Suspect Identified and Arrested

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies identified and located a second suspect involved in the fight where a pistol was brandished and fired on May 31st, 2021, at Swinyard Park in Deer Park.  

The suspect, 19-year-old Dylan J. Smith was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail. 

Deputy Horton, who responded to the scene and took the initial report last Monday night, contacted and interviewed Smith on June 2nd. Deputy Horton learned Smith had been identified as a suspect from Deputy Ennis, who is also assisting with the investigation. Based on the interview of Smith, in addition to information learned during the ongoing investigation, Deputy Horton developed probable cause to arrest Smith for his involvement during the fight.   

Smith was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for Malicious Mischief 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon. 

The first suspect arrested, 23-year-old Greygory C. Wilson, remains in jail charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 2nd Degree, Malicious Mischief 2nd Degree, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Criminal Mischief, and Assault 4th Degree.  

This remains an active investigation, and no further information is available at this time. 

Read our original coverage of this event here: DPGazette.com/58sw2

If you have any knowledge of this event you can contact Crime Stoppers. The program is a completely confidential tip line to assist law enforcement fight crimes in our area. You can even be eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to an arrest of a felony offender. Callers never have to give their names or appear in court. 

Crime Stoppers

Online: Crimestoppersinlandnorthwest.org

Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

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