Two Suspects Arrested in Nespelem Double Homicide Case
Update: Oct. 22, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.
The third suspect was caught in Elmer City Friday night.
Residents in the Keller area can now go outside safely.
Original: Oct. 21, 2022 at 3:35 p.m.
The Colville Tribal Police Department arrested the two men involved in a shooting in the Keller district near Nespelem, with one suspect still at-large.
When officers were called to a shooting on Thursday night, they found two victims dead at the scene.
One tribal officer went to pursue the suspects’ vehicle and was shot in the arm during the pursuit.
On Friday morning, officers arrested Curry Pinkham and Zachary Holt, however one unknown male has yet to be arrested.
Nespelem residents are advised to stay inside until further notice.
Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Moses Lake Police Department, Ephrata Police Department, Soap Lake Police Department, Border Patrol, FBI, Salish Safe Trails Task Force, and Washington State Patrol assisted with this case.