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Clark County sheriff gives update on shooting death of Kevin Peterson Jr.

The 21-year-old Camas father was killed Thursday, Oct. 29, in a deputy-involved shooting in Hazel Dell; Camas police will lead independent investigation

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Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins delivers an update on the Oct. 29 deputy-involved shooting death of Kevin Peterson Jr., 21, of Camas, at a press conference held Friday, Oct. 30. Camas Police are heading the independent investigation into Peterson's death. (Screenshot by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins says there is a lot he does not know about the deputy-involved shooting death of Camas resident Kevin Peterson Jr., which occurred around 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in Hazel Dell. 

“Under I-940 and the state law requirements of an independent investigation — all of which I support — it is is not my investigation and that means I am waiting along with you to learn much of the details,” Atkins said during a press conference held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. 

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