Update-Vehicle Located- Clark County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Homicide In Apartment Parking Lot - 10/27/25

Update 10/27/25 9:35am

The vehicle of interest in this case was located in Multnomah County. The public provided many tips, and we would like to thank them for their assistance with this investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing. 

On 10/26/2025 at 7:49am, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to reports of a shots heard in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 9400 block of NE 19th Avenue in Vancouver, WA. Multiple callers reported hearing a series of gunshots in the parking lot of the complex.

On arrival, CCSO patrol deputies located an adult male victim in the front seat of a vehicle with a gunshot wound. The victim did not survive.

Witnesses reported that two black males, wearing masks, were seen going back and forth between the victim vehicle and a red Lexus after hearing the shots. The two male suspects then left the parking lot in the Lexus before making it to Interstate 5 and heading south into Portland. The vehicle was reportedly last seen taking Exit 307 in Portland.

The CCSO Major Crimes Unit is investigating this homicide.
 

Detectives are looking for a dark red Lexus ES 350 sedan, that has a shattered rear window, rear end damage, and broken tail light. 

The suspects are believed to be two black males, possibly in their early 20s.

The occupants should be considered armed and dangerous and not be approached.

If the vehicle is seen or anyone has information about this incident, please call 911.

Updates will be made as more information becomes available.

Clark County Sheriff's Office Investigates Apparent Murder Suicide In Hazel Dell - 10/17/25

On 10/17/25 at 5:22 p.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Clark County Fire District 6, and AMR were dispatched to a shooting call at 7-11, 6212 NE Highway 99, Vancouver, Washington.

First responders located two males inside the store with gunshot wounds.  Both were transported to a hospital where both were later declared deceased.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit (MCU) responded to the scene and is investigating.  Based on initial statements and evidence, this incident appears to be a murder-suicide.  The deceased victim was an employee at the store and had no apparent connection with the deceased suspect.   

This investigation is an active and ongoing investigation.  When additional information can be shared, this release will be updated.  Names of the deceased will be released at a later date by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.  

CCSO RESPONDS TO HOMICIDE IN MINNEHAHA NEIGHBORHOOD, ARRESTS JUVENILE FOR MURDER - 10/06/25

On 10/5/2025 at 12:33 AM, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a physical disturbance at a residence in the 4200 block of NE 54^th Ave, Vancouver, WA.  Upon arrival, deputies located an adult female victim not breathing, and they attempted life-saving measures.  Lifesaving attempts continued after the arrival of the Vancouver Fire Department (VFD) and AMR, but the female was eventually declared deceased at the scene.  Deputies learned from witnesses that the adult female had been attacked and strangled by a 17-year-old female.  The juvenile female was contacted at a nearby residence, where she was arrested. 

Major Crimes Unit detectives responded to conduct interviews and collect evidence under the authority of a search warrant.  The juvenile female appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants, and she was uncooperative with law enforcement.  She was evaluated at a local hospital and then booked into Clark County Juvenile Court Detention for Murder in the Second Degree.  Due to her age, her name is not being released.

Detectives continued evidence collection through the night and into the morning hours in collaboration with the Clark County Medical Examiner's Office.  Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the attack and the resulting death.  This is being investigated as a homicide.  It was determined that the juvenile suspect was known to the adult victim.  The victim’s identity will be released at a later date by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.

This investigation is ongoing and active. No additional details are available for release at this time.  The victim’s family has requested privacy during their time of grief.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office Responds To Fatal Collision - 10/03/25

On 10/3/2025 at about 0008 hours Clark County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle crash notification near the 9100 block of NE Etna Rd, Woodland, WA.  First Responders arrived to find the driver of the vehicle had succumbed to their injuries.  The passenger was transported to the hospital.  The cause and nature of the crash is currently under investigation.  NE Etna Rd will be closed for several hours during the investigation.  This case is active pending further investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit.