Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #1
April 13, 2024
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred on April 13, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue in Clark County.
Clark County Sheriff’s deputies were attempting to locate two carjacking suspects, one reported to be armed with a firearm. Deputies observed the male suspect enter the American Legion building, made contact with him inside, and the officer-involved shooting occurred. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation of the officer-involved shooting is being led by the Vancouver Police Department. Additional information will be released as it becomes available and will be sent out via media release.