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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Reward offered for person of interest in Hillyard shooting

Cameron D. Keith, 28, is a person of interest in the shooting death of Christen
From staff reports
Police are still searching for Cameron D. Keith, 28, the boyfriend of the woman shot in a Hillyard apartment last week. Keith is wanted for questioning about the death of Christen DeMars, 22, who died at Holy Family Hospital on March 24 after being shot in the abdomen. Police believe Keith’s associates may be hiding him. DeMars’ mother told police that Keith was abusive and her daughter was trying to leave the relationship, according to court documents. The Spokane County medical examiner has not yet ruled whether DeMars’ death was a homicide and said that determination would come after further police investigation. Police spokeswoman Monique Cotton said that ruling wasn’t likely to come until detectives are able to find Keith. “We need to speak to him to determine what may have happened,” she said. Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest is offering a cash reward for anyone providing information leading to Keith’s location. Tips may be made anonymously by calling (800) 222-TIPS, or online at crimestoppersinlandnorthwest.org.