Initial reports received by dispatch and officers arriving on scene stated multiple people in the area heard what they believe was the sound of a gunshot

On Thursday (Oct. 17) at about 2 p.m., officers from the Battle Ground Police Department responded to the report of a disturbance originating from a home in the 1700 block of NW 27^th Avenue. 

Initial reports received by dispatch and officers arriving on scene stated multiple people in the area heard what they believe was the sound of a gunshot. This prompted the response of additional units from Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Ridgefield Police Department, and Vancouver Police Department. 

Officers contacted an adult female and a child from the residence, both of whom were uninjured.  Upon a search of the home, officers contacted a male suspect, later identified as Nickolas Edwards, 33 years of age, hiding inside the residence.    

Battle Ground Police Detectives served a search warrant, and although a firearm was not located inside the home, additional evidence was seized.    

Edwards was arrested for Theft I and Violation of a Protection Order.  He was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for injuries sustained from a K9 unit during his apprehension. 

Additional investigation is still ongoing. No further information is available. 

Information provided by the city of Battle Ground.