Interim Cowlitz Tribal Police Chief found dead from apparent suicide after Vancouver burglary report

PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — An investigation is underway after a reported burglary turned into the apparent suicide of the interim Cowlitz Tribal Police Chief.

According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday night, deputies responded to a burglary report on Northeast 79th Street in Vancouver.

During the call, a man was reported to be inside the home before fleeing the scene on foot.

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A short while later, when deputies were searching the area, they found a dead man inside a vehicle who matched the description of the suspect…

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