Case number: OII-2025-0008
Olympia, Wash. (May13, 2025) – The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII) has identified the deputy involved in a use of deadly force incident that occurred on May 07 as Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy Bryson Layton.
Deputy Layton has been with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office since May 2023 and is currently working a patrol assignment.
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the person who died as Marc Fogle, age 54, of Clackamas, Oregon. His cause of death was listed as multiple stab wounds. An OII family liaison has been assigned and is in communication with Mr. Fogle’s family.
The fatal encounter occurred about 11:58 p.m. on May 07 at the Ridgefield Port of Entry, a scale facility on northbound Interstate 5. OII has set up a tip line and is asking anyone who may have information regarding the incident to call 564-250-6275. All information provided to OII is subject to public disclosure, as required by RCW 42.56, the Public Records Act.
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The Washington 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, visit oii.wa.gov/news-and-updates.
For media inquiries, contact Hector Castro, Director of Communications and Community Relations, at hector.castro@oii.wa.gov or 360-870-8115.