Spokane Jury Convicts Man of Second-Degree Murder
A jury found 40-year-old Daniel R. Quinn guilty in the 2024 shooting death of 36-year-old Thomas Reynolds.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Violence
A Spokane jury returned a guilty verdict against Daniel R. Quinn for the second-degree murder of Thomas Reynolds. The shooting took place in the Minnehaha neighborhood.
Why it matters
The conviction follows an investigation that linked forensic evidence and vehicle tracking to the defendant. Police successfully connected a firearm found with Quinn to ballistics evidence from the scene.
A jury delivered the guilty verdict on Oct. 27, 2026, following the presentation of ballistic evidence and security footage. The defendant, Daniel R. Quinn, now awaits sentencing for the murder of Thomas Reynolds.
The players
Daniel R. Quinn
The 40-year-old defendant was convicted of second-degree murder after a trial in Spokane.
Thomas Reynolds
The 36-year-old victim was killed during a shooting on East Cleveland Avenue.
The details
Investigators used security camera footage to identify a Chevrolet Tahoe linked to Quinn, which they tracked to a residence on North Thor Street. Inside a vehicle associated with the suspect, police recovered body armor, ammunition, and a protection order.
Timeline
March 22, 2024: Thomas Reynolds was shot and killed in the Minnehaha neighborhood.
October 27, 2026: A jury delivered a guilty verdict against Daniel R. Quinn.
November 20, 2026: Daniel R. Quinn is scheduled for sentencing.
Legal Context
The sentencing hearing for this case will be governed by the Washington state felony sentencing guidelines. This process ensures that the punishment aligns with established state penal standards for second-degree murder convictions.
The conclusion of this trial brings closure to the investigation into the shooting that occurred on East Cleveland Avenue. Residents in the Minnehaha area can view this verdict as a definitive step in the local judicial process.
The takeaway
The successful use of ballistics testing and video surveillance highlights the methods investigators use to secure convictions in local homicide cases. Authorities emphasize that securing such evidence is critical for establishing guilt in violent crimes.
What happens next
Daniel R. Quinn is scheduled to appear in court for his sentencing hearing on November 20, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Spokesman Review.
