On a Tuesday evening in Spokane, Washington, the life of 37-year-old Jason M. Pederson, a White male, came to a tragic end. It was May 30, 2017, in an alley downtown, that Pederson was involved in a physical altercation that ultimately led to his death.
The man who shot Pederson was identified as 30-year-old Thomas Price. According to a witness at the scene, the confrontation escalated when Pederson had Price in a headlock and was repeatedly punching him. It was at this point that a shot was fired. After the initial shot, Pederson released Price, who then fired several more times. An autopsy later confirmed that Pederson died from two gunshot wounds.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Price himself called 911 to report the incident. When police arrived, they found him to be cooperative. Price had even attempted to render first aid to Pederson. Officers at the scene noted that Price had a visible bump on his head.
The Spokane Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting. Price was taken into custody for questioning but was not immediately arrested. Despite the ongoing investigation reported in the days following the incident, there is no publicly available information regarding any subsequent arrests or criminal charges being filed against Thomas Price in connection with the death of Jason M. Pederson. The legal outcome of the investigation, including any decisions made by the Spokane County Prosecutor's Office regarding potential charges, remains undisclosed in online sources.
