Clark County Sheriff’s (CCSO) deputies shot and killed a man in Brush Prairie while responding to a welfare check just after midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
CCSO deputies responded to a 911 call from a woman who stated she was concerned for her mother’s safety. Upon investigating, deputies learned that the woman’s mother may have been held against her will by a male family member, a news release by CCSO stated.
“Upon arriving on the scene, deputies attempted to detain the male subject. The male then produced what appeared to be a firearm, which led to an officer-involved shooting,” the release stated. “Deputies immediately attempted to provide life-saving aid to the male, but he was later pronounced deceased by fire department/EMS personnel. No deputies were physically injured.” The female victim was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Five CCSO deputies are now on critical incident leave, per standard protocol. According to the CCSO release, the investigation is ongoing.
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigation Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, will be investigating the shooting. Additionally, CCSO has notified the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations.
As part of CCSO’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program, each of the involved deputies was wearing the technology, and the incident was captured on camera. Video of the incident will be released at a later time, the release stated.
In compliance with WAC 139-12, CCSO personnel will not be involved in the investigation.
No further information is available at this time.
