Clark County Medical Examiner's Office - MEDIA RELEASE - 06/20/24

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to a Vancouver Police-involved shooting on June 17, 2024.

This individual died on 06/17/2024 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Nelson, Jonathan West  Age: 40 years

The decedent was a resident of (city/state): Vancouver, WA

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 others

Place of injury: Public sidewalk

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 Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Media release issue date: 06/20/2024