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On 11.24.2020 at 2:23 PM Clark County Deputies were dispatched to the area of the Pebble Creek Garden Apartments located at 5313 NE 66th Av for a report of a suspicious vehicle occupied by several subjects, wearing masks and armed with "sawed off" weapons. A second 9.1.1 caller reported hearing gunshots in the area about the same time. A Deputy, in the area for an unrelated call, observed the vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed and in a reckless manner. A traffic stop was attempted but the vehicle fled. A short pursuit ensued before the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole in the area of NE 66th Av and NE 42nd St. 5 subjects in the vehicle fled from the vehicle.
Additional units from the Clark County Sheriffs Office, Vancouver Police, Washington State Patrol and Washington Fish and Wildlife arrived to assist. With the combined efforts of all agencies all 5 subjects were captured in the area within a few minutes.
The vehicle used had been reported stolen and 2 firearms were recovered. Investigation is on-going.
This incident is believed to be in retaliation for an assault the previous night involving the subject(s) in this event.
Three adults and 2 juveniles were arrested and booked into the CCLEC and JDH for charges related to this incident.
Adults are identified as: Liijah Andrews - 19 years of age
Clyde Hunt - 18 years of age
Dale Grendahl - 18 years of age
The 2 juveniles will not be named at this time.
Charges for all involved range from Drive-by shooting, Unlawful possession of firearms, Eluding, Possession of a stolen vehicle. Other charges may be forwarded at a later time.
The collision resulted in a major power outage in the area. The Sheriff's office appreciates the communities cooperation during this event and subsequent power outage. We also want to thank Clark Public Utilities for their quick response and efforts to return power to those impacted.