Child assaults man after property damage confrontation, Spokane WA


A man was assaulted by a child after confronting him for damaging garage batteries. The child hit the man in the throat, chest, and stomach. The child's older sister confronted and yelled at the man, followed by a parent who threatened him. The family remained on scene and acted hostile.
Audio|Source: Spokane City Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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It's an assault, 288 to West Elliott Drive.
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The complainant says he was assaulted by a child.
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Apparently, the child was smashing batteries out of the garage doors.
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He confronted and yelled at the child, who then hit him in the throat, chest, and stomach.
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It's a male child about 6 to 8 years old.
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Close by near Elliott Drive.
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The older sister also decided to confront the complainant, started yelling at him.
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And we believe a parent showed up in a suburban...
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Said that she was yelling at him and that he had messed with the wrong family.
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She is described as female, 40 to 50, wearing a black pink top jeans shorts.
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Her last sound by the office, near West Elliott Drive.
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3.13 out. 3.0.
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Do a 3D375.3.3.75.
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And from again, setting out to Elliott, our complainant's calling back.
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3D3rdway. Also,
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the Ducon almost screamed.
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Dad's on the way to mess you up.
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The suburban is still parked the far east of the driveway in her the garage is currently watching him.
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Location mentioned:
W Elliott Dr, Spokane, WA 99224
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