December 23, 2008 in City

Shots fired into City Hall

Stricter security measures implemented after weekend incident
Jody Lawrence-Turner Staff writer
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Bullets penetrated a two-paned window on the second floor at Spokane City Hall. No one was injured when the six rounds were fired over the weekend.
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Six bullets fired into a second-story window at Spokane City Hall over the weekend prompted the mayor to immediately enact new security measures already planned at the historic building.

The shots were fired into a second-story window where engineering services, city projects and public works administration employees spend their days. No one was working there over the weekend, officials said.

The bullets blasted 2- to 6-inch-wide holes in the windows. Bullet fragments were found on the floor inside.

City spokeswoman Marlene Feist said the shooting is not the sole reason for increasing security at City Hall. The change has …

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