A23-11698

OFFICER-INVOLVED USE OF FORCE INVESTIGATION

VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON

On the evening of May 30, 2023, the Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team was activated to investigate an Officer Involved Shooting which occurred in the 6700 block of East Mill Plain Blvd in Vancouver, Washington.  The incident involved law enforcement officers from Vancouver Police Department and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Initial reports indicate that the officers were attempting to take an armed robbery suspect into custody.  The suspect is deceased, and no other injuries have been reported.  The Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team will be conducting an Independent Investigation in accordance with WAC 139.12.030.  The Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Response Team will be assisting with this investigation.

Press releases related to this ongoing investigation will be published via the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office FlashNews account.

Troy Brightbill

Chief Criminal Deputy / Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office

Commander / Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team