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John Douglas Stoddard

Age : 65

Gender : Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : 200 block of North Napa Street

City : Spokane

County : Spokane County

State : Washington

Agency : Spokane Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Spokane Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 200 block of North Napa Street. John Douglas Stoddard had previously been convicted in a case that resulted in a 180-year prison sentence, which was later overturned, leading to his release after decades in custody. During the incident, he remained inside the residence with a gun and refused to surrender. Officers surrounded the home and attempted to negotiate. After several hours, officers entered the residence. During the encounter, officers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/apr/10/man-whose-180-year-prison-sentence-was-reversed-is/