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Deputy's Third Fatal Shooting Investigated

Deputy's Third Fatal Shooting Investigated

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Washington States Office of Independent Investigations concludes probe into fatal shooting of Branden Michael Whitcomb by Clark County sheriffs deputy Michael Gonzalez. Whitcomb was shot four times after a short chase, dying at the scene. The incident began when Whitcombs mother called 911, reporting he had broken into her home, stolen her gun, and was threatening to harm himself and her. Gonzalez fired when Whitcomb pulled out a gun, later confirmed loaded with his DNA on it. This is Gonzalezs third fatal shooting since joining the sheriffs office in 2021. The full report is now with Clark County prosecutors to decide if the deadly force was justified.

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