# SHOCKING DETAILS: Arson suspect previously RELEASED after shooting father

https://mins.news/en/video/15523

- Fox News, 2026-08-06 20:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PZ1dxok7Bw

> Fox News reporter Sarah Alegre reports from Spokane, Washington, where an arson suspect is being held on $1 million bail. Witness Paul Child recounts the devastating wildfire that destroyed nearly 900 buildings. The suspect was arrested after the blaze, and the report highlights that the person had previously been released following a shooting involving the suspect’s father.

## Stories

- [Spokane Wildfires and Arson Cases](https://mins.news/en/topic/spokane-washington-wildfires) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/spokane-washington-wildfires.md

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