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On January 29, 2022, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery at a convenience store in the Orchards area. The suspect was described as having a handgun and fled the area in a stolen vehicle. The suspect was located a short time later and a pursuit of the vehicle was initiated based on the armed robbery. The suspect traveled towards Battle Ground where he eventually abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. The suspect contacted a homeowner in a nearby residence. Police responded and contacted all parties. In the course of this contact a deputy with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office discharged his firearm. The individual who was struck was provided medical aid at the scene but was eventually pronounced deceased.
The incident is being treated as an officer involved shooting and is being investigated by the Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team. No additional information will be provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Please direct any inquiries to the Lower Columbia MCU.