***UPDATE***Clark County Man Shot at Apartment Complex ***UPDATE***

News Release from: Clark Co. Sheriff's Office
***UPDATE***CLARK COUNTY MAN SHOT AT APARTMENT COMPLEX ***UPDATE***
Posted: August 25th, 2010 5:08 PM

Clark County Sheriff's Office

August 25, 2010 5:00 PM

Victim information:

• Steven L. McKnight
• 29 Years of age
• Transient but lives in Clark County

McNight is in stable condition in ICU at Southwest Washington Medical Center.

McKnight was shot four times: the left shoulder, left upper arm, left hip, and right arm, by a small caliber handgun.

This investigation is ongoing and there is nothing further at this time to be released.


Prepared by,

Sgt. Scott Schanaker
360-397-6150
scott.schanaker@clark.wa.gov

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Clark County Man Shot at Apartment Complex

Clark County Sheriff's Office

August 25, 2010 11:30 AM

On August 25, 20010 at approximately 07:46 AM witnesses called 911 regarding multiple gunshots being heard at the Prairie View apartments, 12611 NE 99th St in Clark County. Upon arrival deputies found a 29year old Clark County man had been shot multiple times. The man was conscious and able to speak briefly with deputies before being transported to Southwest Washington Medical Center.

Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots outside of one of the apartments and seeing a white male in his early 20's, 5'9" 145lbs with long curly brown hair and wearing a red sweatshirt leaving the scene on foot after the shooting. At this time the suspect's identity has not been confirmed.

At this time indications are that the victim does not live at the apartment complex and was visiting a friend. The suspect is believed to not live at the apartment complex as well.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating this incident and looking into the possibility that this is gang related.

At the time of this release the victim is still in surgery at South West Washington Medical Center.

Additional information regarding this investigation will be released as soon as it becomes available

Citizens with information pertaining to this incident are encouraged to call the Clark County Sheriff's Office tip line, 1-877-CRIME11


Prepared by,

Sgt. Scott Schanaker
360-397-6150
scott.schanaker@clark.wa.gov

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