Hatchet Attack on Trans Man in Spokane | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

A transgender man in Spokane was brutally attacked with a hatchet on his South Hill home, suffering a fractured skull and other injuries. The suspect, Shawn Jones, a man with no prior criminal record and diagnosed with schizophrenia, allegedly vandalized the property and made anti-transgender remarks before the assault. Authorities are now investigating whether it qualifies as a hate crime, as the victim and his fiancée believe the attack was motivated by his gender identity. Jones was subdued by the victim before police arrived and is now hospitalized, facing a felony charge and a future…