Clark County Sheriff's Office Investigating Exchange Of Gunfire Incident Involving Several Vehicles In Hazel Dell -08/27/24
UPDATE:
On August 25, 2024 Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Deputies located the Volkswagen SUV involved in this incident. Later the same day, CCSO Deputies and Detectives from the Tactical Detective Unit served a search warrant on a residence and recovered a rifle believed to have been used during the incident. One of the suspects believed to have shot the rifle during the incident was also arrested.
This case is being actively investigated. When more information is available, updates will be provided.
Correction- This incident occurred yesterday. The correct date should be August 25, 2024.
On August 26, 2024, at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) responded to multiple callers reporting a shooting in the retail center near the 7900 Block of NE 6th Avenue in Hazel Dell. Callers reported that two vehicles exchanged gunfire before both vehicles fled the area. Callers estimated between 10 and 12 shots.
Witnesses initially stated a white Chrysler sedan had shot several times at an occupied dark-colored Volkswagen SUV and then fled the area. Deputies arrived in the area and could not locate any suspects or victims.
A short while later, another victim called 911, stating their unrelated and occupied Range Rover had been struck by a bullet as well. Deputies observed an apparent bullet defect in the driver's door of their vehicle. The victim stated they were leaving the adjacent parking lot when their vehicle was hit. No one in the Range Rover was injured.
During the investigation, deputies discovered the Volkswagen SUV appeared to have shot at the Chrysler sedan as well.
Deputies located several spent shell casings in the parking lot.
Area hospitals were notified in case any patients arrived with apparent gunshot wounds, but at this time, nothing has been reported to CCSO.
No injured persons were found at the scene of the shooting or reported later.
The CCSO Tactical Detective Unit responded to the scene to assist patrol deputies. This case is being actively investigated. When more information is available, updates will be provided.