Man found shot still in hospital

A 48-year-old man who was shot Friday night in front of the North Hill Masonic Temple on Garland Avenue remained hospitalized Tuesday, Spokane police reported.

The man’s wounds were initially not thought to be life-threatening, said police spokesman Dick Cottam. However, he was placed into intensive care for a time. On Tuesday he was listed in satisfactory condition.

The victim, who had been walking on a sidewalk, told medics on scene that he had fallen, Officer Rob Boothe said Friday night. However, responders found a round wound on his left shoulder that indicated he had been shot.

Cottam said a bullet later was recovered from his shoulder.

Meanwhile, police said Tuesday that no one was hit later on Friday at a shooting at Third Avenue and Nelson Street.

Cottam wrote in a press release and said in an interview Saturday that another man was shot in the second incident. But Cottam corrected himself Tuesday, saying there was a shooting at the second location, but no one was hit. He said police do not believe the incidents are related.

Driver hurt, cattle killed after truck tips

A cattle truck tipped Tuesday evening in Stevens County, injuring the driver and killing some of the cargo, the Washington State Patrol reported.

The truck was on state Highway 25 about 7:05 p.m. just north of the Lincoln County line when it tipped, WSP said.

The driver was taken by ambulance to Lincoln Hospital in Davenport with neck and hip pain, said Trooper Jeff Sevigney. His injuries were not considered life threatening.

Some of the cattle were killed in the crash. Crews were trying to round up surviving animals Tuesday night, Sevigney said.

Additional recall signatures verified

Spokane County elections workers have verified nearly a fourth of the signatures needed to place a recall of Spokane Mayor Jim West before voters in a special election later this year.

As of Tuesday afternoon, they had verified 3,048 signatures, or slightly less than 80 percent of the signatures they have checked on petitions turned in last week. They have rejected 517 signatures, and set aside 268 signatures for further research if those names are needed to determine whether the petition can qualify for the ballot.

Supporters of the recall turned in petitions with 17,121 signatures, and need 12,567 to be from registered Spokane city voters. Supporters of the recall and West supporters are monitoring the verification process, which takes place during business hours at the Elections Office, 1033 W. Gardner.

The recall election is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 29 or Dec. 6, depending on when the verification process is completed.

Crime analyst honored for service

A longtime crime analyst was honored at a brief ceremony Tuesday for her dedicated service and volunteer work in the community.

Toni Sneva, who works for the criminal analysis team that serves both the Spokane Police Department and Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, received a statue of an FBI agent holding a machine gun.

“She is a walking database as far as criminal analysis goes,” Police Sgt. Mike Yates said.

Jeff Glover, a retired FBI agent who now supervises security for Rosauers, said Sneva also received the reward for helping retailers fight crime.

She volunteers with the Shriners charity golf tournament.

“She just does an outstanding job,” Glover said.

Sneva, who didn’t expect the award, quickly exited Tuesday’s ceremony without comment.