MISSOULA — A man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a teenager in Spokane was arrested by Missoula police on Wednesday afternoon.
The Missoula Police Department received information that 25-year-old Glen Dylan Burkey was in the Missoula area which led law enforcement to the 2400 block of Clark Lane.
Burkey surrendered without incident after law enforcement used “Flash Sound Diversionary Devices,” according to a news release. Spokane Police Department detectives had identified Burkey as a suspect in the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy on Jan. 25.
MPD notes the assistance of the FBI Montana Regional Violent Crimes Task Force and Spokane law enforcement in taking Burkey into custody.
“The Missoula Police Department extends its appreciation to all involved agencies for their teamwork in ensuring a safe and successful apprehension,” a news release states.
KREM-TV in Spokane reports Burkey has several prior convictions in Spokane County dating back to 2019.
