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OII to investigate Use of Deadly Force Incident in Clark County, Washington

The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII) received a notification at 11:06 p.m. on July 30, 2025 from the Vancouver Police Department that a use of deadly force incident involving the Clark County Sheriff’s Office had occurred around 10:45 p.m. on Main Street near East 19th Street, Vancouver, Wash.

OII will be investigating the incident. More information to follow.

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The state Legislature created OII in 2021 to conduct independent and unbiased investigations of deadly use of force by law enforcement. It works with an 11-member advisory board that reviews and provides input on agency policies. To view this on the web, visitoii.wa.gov/news-and-updates.   

For media inquiries, contact Hector Castro, Director of Communications and Community Relations, athector.castro@oii.wa.govor 360-870-8115.