A26-1976 SWAT Incident, Death Investigation (Photo) - 01/28/26

A26-1976 – SWAT Incident, Death Investigation

On January 27, 2026, detectives with the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Team (CRT) assisted the Kelso and Longview Police Departments in searching for a wanted subject, identified as Deyshawn Joshua Namock, age 25, of Longview.  Namock had an outstanding felony warrant from the Department of Corrections for Escape from Community Custody and was wanted on other charges, including:

Kelso Police Department case 26-551, arrest warrant for charges of Robbery 1^st Degree, Assault 2^nd Degree, and Unlawful Possession of Firearm 1^st Degree.

Longview Police Department case L26-2467, probable cause for charges of Residential Burglary, Robbery 2^nd Degree, and Assault 4^th Degree – Domestic Violence.

During the Longview Police incident reported on January 27^th, Namock had allegedly assaulted a female and stole her cell phone and vehicle.  CRT detectives were aware that Namock was associated with a female residing in the 100 block of Star Rd in Kalama and located the stolen vehicle at that address.

CRT detectives and deputies from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office set containment on the home and broadcast a series of announcements ordering occupants to exit the home.  The female associated with Namock, her child, and another adult resident followed commands and exited the residence.  No response was received from Namock, who was believed to still be inside.  Detectives contacted the homeowners about the situation.  The homeowners were not aware of the alleged criminal activities and were cooperative with law enforcement’s efforts to take Namock into custody.

A Kelso Police detective obtained a search warrant for the residence, and the Lower Columbia SWAT Team was activated.  Numerous commands were broadcast instructing Namock that he was under arrest and to exit the residence, but no response was received.  While SWAT operators conducted an extensive search of the residence, a muffled pop was heard coming from the area of the attic.  SWAT operators used a pole camera to search the attic and located an unresponsive subject. 

The subject was extricated from the attic and appeared to have a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  A semiautomatic pistol was found near the subject in the attic, along with the assault victim’s stolen cell phone.

Medics with Cowlitz County Fire District 5 rendered medical assistance and determined the subject was deceased.  The decedent was positively identified as Dayshawn Namock. The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene and took custody of the decedent. 

Troy Brightbill

Chief Criminal Deputy

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office