Spokane County, WA – The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has launched a public appeal to assist the families of two deputies who lost their lives in the tragic Spangle shooting. Through the department’s Community Oriented Policing Effort (S.C.O.P.E.), donations are being collected to cover funeral costs, and any surplus will be forwarded to the surviving relatives.
How to contribute
Residents who wish to help can donate in several convenient ways. Canopy Credit Union is accepting contributions at any of its branches, directing funds to the S.C.O.P.E./SCSO Memorial Fund. For those preferring a phone transaction, a debit‑card donation can be made by calling the designated number provided by the credit union.
Checks are also welcome. Donors may drop off a check at any Canopy Credit Union branch, addressed to the S.C.O.P.E./SCSO Memorial Fund, or deliver it to the Spokane Valley Police Department or the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, both of which are currently accepting checks.
Online option
For digital contributors, the department has set up a Venmo account to receive donations. The Venmo handle and instructions are listed on the Sheriff’s Office website and social‑media pages.
Why the community’s help matters
The loss of the two deputies marks the first fatal shooting of law‑enforcement officers in Spokane County since 1983, a sobering reminder of the risks faced by those who protect our neighborhoods. By rallying together, Spokane residents can ease the financial burden on the families during this painful time and demonstrate the community’s gratitude for the deputies’ service.
Sheriff’s Office officials emphasized that the fundraising effort is a grassroots initiative, reflecting the department’s commitment to community partnership and support. They encouraged anyone able to give, no matter the amount, to consider contributing.
Contact information
Donations can be made at any Canopy Credit Union location, by phone, by check to the Spokane Valley Police Department or Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, or via Venmo. For further details, visit the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office website or call the department’s public‑affairs line.
Original reporting: KHQ Spokane (news) — read the source article.
