Camas Crime Scene: Man Dead Following Disturbance Call Response

According to local authorities, on March 12, 2020 at approximately 9:16 pm, members of the Camas Police Department and Washougal Police Department responded to a disturbance call involving a weapon in the area of NE 2nd Avenue and Joy Street in Camas (near Louis Bloch Park). 

Upon arrival, officers made verbal contact with an male adult.  The subject was initially non-compliant and was observed to have a handgun.  During the incident, a Camas Police officer fired his weapon at the suspect.  Medical attention was given a the scene and the suspect was transported to PeaceHealth Southwest, where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation is being conducted by members of the Regional Major Crimes Team.  No further information will be released at this time.