Clark County Sheriff’s deputies involved in officer-involved shooting

Suspect, who was armed with a handgun, was found deceased a short distance away from the scene of the shooting

Deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) were involved in an officer-involved shooting Sunday.

On Sunday (Oct. 17) at about 2:22 a.m., CCSO deputies initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle associated with an individual they had probable cause to arrest for Assault 1 with a handgun.  The suspect failed to comply with a traffic stop and a pursuit ensued.  CCSO deputies conducted a successful PIT maneuver in the area of NE 122^nd Avenue and NE 49^th Street and the vehicle was immobilized.

The suspect exited the vehicle, armed with a handgun and failed to comply with deputies.  A subsequent officer-involved shooting occurred.  The suspect was located a short distance away deceased in possession of a handgun.

The Southwest Washington Regional Independent Investigation Team is conducting the investigation and future press releases.

Involved deputies were placed on critical incident leave per standard protocol.

Information provided by Clark County Sheriff’s Office.