Suspect driving stolen vehicle who crashed into box truck in Spokane Valley charged with multiple felonies, connected to previous shooting


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The Spokane County Sherriff's Office said the suspect was charged with first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and more. SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The suspect who crashed into a box truck while in a stolen vehicle has been charged with multiple felonies. According to the Spokane County Sherriff's Office, 31-year-old Jason McWhirk was charged with assault in the first degree, robbery in the first degree, unlawful possession of a firearm and attempting to elude a police vehicle. While McWhirk was detained, authorities were able to connect him to a previous robbery and shooting that occurred on February 27. In this case, the suspect confronted the victim, shot him in the chest, then stole his car.