HAZEL DELL MAN SHOT AFTER INTERRUPTING VEHICLE PROWL
Posted: August 15th, 2010 9:25 AM
On August 15, 2010 at around 0550hrs Deputies with the Clark County Sheriff's Office responded to 8203 NE 21st Ave to a vehicle prowl that was interrupted.
Upon their arrival Deputies discovered that the victim, 50 year old Ivan Yelanskiy of Vancouver had just arrived home to find the door and hatchback to one of his vehicles was open. Ivan got out of his car and was walking to the front door of his house when an unknown suspect ran past him North on NE 21st Ave.
Ivan turned and made his way back to his vehicle when the suspect began shooting at him. The suspect is believed to have fired four shots. One of the shots struck the drivers side door of the Ivan's vehicle. This bullet traveled through the door and struck the victim in the upper thigh as he was attempting to give chase. The bullet did not injure the victim and was recovered.
Detectives from the Clark County Sheriff's Tactical Detective Unit and the Major Crimes Unit responded and are continuing the investigation.
The suspect is described as a 30 year old white male, with dark hair, dark mustache, and black clothing. The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene in what was described as an older, white suburban type SUV, with a black cargo box mounted on the top of the vehicle. It is believed that the suspect is armed with a small caliber revolver.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Tom Yoder of the Tactical Detective Unit at (360) 397-2211 ext 5305.
Prepared by:
Sergeant Kevin Allais
Clark County Sheriff's Office
Major Crimes Unit
Pager: (360) 759-8278
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