Associated Press
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a bank robbery suspect who died in an exchange of gunfire with police.
The Columbian reported that the medical examiner’s office says David. W. Hamilton, 50, of Centralia, died of multiple gunshot wounds in the June 6 shooting.
Police say they believe Hamilton robbed a bank in Vancouver and then fled in a vehicle, leading officers on a short chase.
Police say after officers attempted to stop Hamilton’s vehicle, he was hit in an exchange of gunfire with officers. Police say Hamilton was pronounced dead at the scene.
The three officers involved in the Tuesday shooting areCorporal James Burgara, 55; Officer Erik Jennings, 45; and Officer Richard Rich, 46.
The officers were placed on administrative leave while an investigation continues.
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