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Link: Cowlitz County sheriff's deputy Justin DeRosier dies after Kalama shooting
The Cowlitz County sheriff’s deputy shot in the line of duty Saturday night [April 13] has died, and a manhunt for the "suspect or suspects" is ongoing, according to Clark County investigators. Sheriff's officials Sunday afternoon identified the fallen deputy as Justin DeRosier, 29.
Authorities previously said they had found a person of interest in the shooting, but they announced Sunday afternoon that at least one suspect is still being pursued. They did not disclose any names.
DeRosier died at PeaceHealth Medical Center in Vancouver a short time after he arrived there by LifeFlight helicopter, the sheriff's office reported.
DeRosier leaves a wife, Kelly DeRosier, and a five-month old daughter, Lily, his first child. He is a 2008 Kelso High School graduate and has been a deputy for the Cowlitz Sheriff's Office since 2016. He also is a criminal justice graduate of Washington State University (2012).
The shooting occurred near the 100 block of Fallert Road, near Kalama River Road, shortly after 10 p.m. That area, located about three miles east of Interstate 5, remained closed at midafternoon except for local traffic only on Fallert Road. Investigators are asking the public to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary. There was no timeline for reopening the road.
DeRosier was dispatched to a disabled motor home blocking the roadway on Fallert Road. A short time after arriving he was shot. He had reported over police radio that someone was shooting at him. Kalama police officers responded to rescue and bring him to nearby Haydu Park for life-saving efforts and to await the flight to the hospital.
The Clark County Major Crimes Unit and several other agencies are investigating the case, Clark County Sheriff's Office Commander John Horch said. That includes evidence from a search warrant authorities served at a nearby residence after the shooting, he said.
Clark County authorities are asking anyone with information relating to this shooting to please call Sergeant Todd Barsness with the Clark County Major Crimes Unit at 360-577-3098 or todd.barsness@clark.wa.gov
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This is relatively local to me. Clark County is just to the south of Cowlitz C0unty. Not surprised their major crimes unit is assisting.
Rest in Peace Deputy DeRosier
The Cowlitz County sheriff’s deputy shot in the line of duty Saturday night [April 13] has died, and a manhunt for the "suspect or suspects" is ongoing, according to Clark County investigators. Sheriff's officials Sunday afternoon identified the fallen deputy as Justin DeRosier, 29.
Authorities previously said they had found a person of interest in the shooting, but they announced Sunday afternoon that at least one suspect is still being pursued. They did not disclose any names.
DeRosier died at PeaceHealth Medical Center in Vancouver a short time after he arrived there by LifeFlight helicopter, the sheriff's office reported.
DeRosier leaves a wife, Kelly DeRosier, and a five-month old daughter, Lily, his first child. He is a 2008 Kelso High School graduate and has been a deputy for the Cowlitz Sheriff's Office since 2016. He also is a criminal justice graduate of Washington State University (2012).
The shooting occurred near the 100 block of Fallert Road, near Kalama River Road, shortly after 10 p.m. That area, located about three miles east of Interstate 5, remained closed at midafternoon except for local traffic only on Fallert Road. Investigators are asking the public to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary. There was no timeline for reopening the road.
DeRosier was dispatched to a disabled motor home blocking the roadway on Fallert Road. A short time after arriving he was shot. He had reported over police radio that someone was shooting at him. Kalama police officers responded to rescue and bring him to nearby Haydu Park for life-saving efforts and to await the flight to the hospital.
The Clark County Major Crimes Unit and several other agencies are investigating the case, Clark County Sheriff's Office Commander John Horch said. That includes evidence from a search warrant authorities served at a nearby residence after the shooting, he said.
Clark County authorities are asking anyone with information relating to this shooting to please call Sergeant Todd Barsness with the Clark County Major Crimes Unit at 360-577-3098 or todd.barsness@clark.wa.gov
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This is relatively local to me. Clark County is just to the south of Cowlitz C0unty. Not surprised their major crimes unit is assisting.
Rest in Peace Deputy DeRosier