UPDATE: On the evening of July 25, 2024, doctors caring for the 5-month-old victim informed Major Crimes Detectives that, sadly and despite everyone’s efforts, the infant victim had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Due to this new and tragic information, the Assault 1st Degree that the suspect, 22-year-old Amlyann Harry, was initially charged with is expected to be amended, charging her with Murder 1st Degree.
This remains an active investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.
Information sent out on July 22, 2024:
Mother Arrested for Assault of a Child 1st Degree, Infant in Critical Condition with Life-Threatening-Injuries
Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives, investigating the near death of a 5-month-old baby, arrested the baby’s mother, charging her with Assault of a Child 1st Degree. At last check, the infant victim remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
On July 21, 2024, at approximately 8:15 pm, Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported baby who was sleeping and possibly died at an apartment complex located in the 12800 block of E. Mansfield Avenue.
Deputies arrived and observed Spokane Valley Fire and AMR Medics administering CPR and life-saving efforts to the infant victim, an approximate 5-month-old.
A Deputy contacted the mother of the infant, 22-year-old Amlyann Harry, and escorted her out of the apartment.
Medical personnel continued to provide care, and the infant victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, listed in critical condition.
Due to the seriousness of the victim’s injuries, combined with information Deputies learned, Major Crimes Detectives were called to the scene to continue the investigation.
Detectives interviewed the suspect, Amlyann Harry, and established probable cause to charge her with Assault of a Child 1st Degree.
Amlyann Harry was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for the charge of Assault of a Child 1st Degree.
This remains an active investigation. Additional charges are possible, and Child Protective Services (CPS) was notified.
Corporal Mark Gregory
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
Spokane Valley Police Department
Public Information Officer
509-477-3287 Office
