A violent altercation erupted on Tuesday outside the Riverpoint Mall in Spokane, Washington, when a man allegedly brandished a knife and attacked several shoppers. Among the victims was Lacie Hull, the identical twin sister of Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull. Witnesses said the suspect approached a group near the mall’s main entrance, stabbed two people, and fled before police arrived. Emergency responders transported Hull and another victim to Spokane Regional Medical Center; both are reported to be in stable condition.
Lacie Hull, 24, grew up in nearby Liberty Lake and played basketball alongside her sister at Central Valley High School and Stanford, where she was known for her playmaking and defensive versatility ¹ ². After college she stepped away from professional basketball and has since built a career in the corporate sector, most recently as a program manager at Tesla ². Friends described her as “down‑to‑earth and fiercely loyal,” noting that the incident has shocked the tight‑knit Spokane community and the broader WNBA family.
Police have released a description of the suspect—a tall male in his late 20s wearing a dark hoodie—and are reviewing surveillance footage. No arrests have been made as of late Saturday. The mall’s management announced increased security and counseling services for shoppers affected by the incident.
The Hull twins have long shared a bond that extends beyond the court, and Lexie Hull posted a brief statement on social media wishing her sister a swift recovery and thanking fans for their support.
