The identity and circumstances of the deceased are under investigation
On Saturday (April 8) at about 5:57 p.m., the Ridgefield Police Department and Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue responded to a report of a deceased person at an abandoned property near the 8000 block of South 5th Street in Ridgefield.
At the request of Ridgefield Police, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit (MCU), assisted by the Vancouver Police Major Crimes Unit, responded to investigate. The identity and circumstances of the deceased are under investigation.
There is no further information being released at this time. Additional updates will be provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office at a later date.
Information provided by Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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