A review of body-worn camera video from the incident shows Vadim Sashchenko pointing what appears to be a firearm at VPD Officer Brandon Riedel
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, is continuing the investigation of the Vancouver Police Department’s (VPD) officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on June 8.
Investigators have received and are reviewing written statements from the involved officers. The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the decedent as 43-year-old Vadim Sashchenko. Investigators have been in contact with Sashchenko’s family members to keep them apprised of the investigation.
A review of body-worn camera video from the incident shows Sashchenko pointing what appears to be a firearm at VPD Officer Brandon Riedel as Officer Riedel exits his patrol car. During the subsequent shooting, the apparent firearm is thrown to the ground.
Investigators located this object at the scene and determined it to be a modified cap gun. The item appears to be a Super Cap Gun manufactured in China. The item is sold with an orange tip, which can be broken off. There was no orange tip on the replica firearm used in this incident. It appears the grips on the sides of the replica firearm came off during the incident.
Investigators are reviewing body-worn camera video and authoring investigative reports. The investigation of the OIS on 6/8/24 was interrupted and delayed by a separate OIS investigation on 6/17/24.
Per WAC 139-12-030, which governs independent investigations, additional updates will be provided weekly.
Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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