The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to the officer-involved shooting on April 13, 2024 in Vancouver.

This individual died on 04/13/2024 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Woods, Benjamin Steven  Age: 41 years

The decedent was a resident of (city/state): Prineville, OR

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Multiple gunshot wounds

Manner of death:  Homicide

How the injury occurred: Shot by other person(s)

Place of injury: Community hall

Reports and records of autopsies or postmortems shall be confidential as per RCW 68.50.105. No additional information is available for release from the Medical Examiner’s Office. Refer all other inquiries to Vancouver Police Department.

Media release issue date: 04/17/2024