September 8, 2010 in Region

Man killed by Vancouver police was Iraq veteran

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VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Oregon Army National Guard confirms that a 22-year-old man killed by Vancouver police was a veteran who served 12 months in Iraq.

Capt. Stephen Bomar says Nikkolas Lookabill deployed in May 2009, returning earlier this year.

Guard officials confirmed Lookabill’s military status this afternoon after the man was identified by Vancouver police.

Police say three officers fired at the Vancouver man early Tuesday after they responded to a report of a man with a gun. Police spokeswoman Kim Kapp says the man was “engaging in threatening activity” and refusing police commands when he was shot.

Also today, police released the names of the officers. They are 41-year-old Sgt. John Schultz; 32-year-old Officer Frank Gomez and 38-year-old Officer Gerardo Gutierrez.

The Columbian says a team made up of sheriff’s and police department detectives is investigating the shooting.

Information from the Columbian.

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Two comments on this story so far. Add yours!

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  misjustice on September 08 at 8:24 p.m.

  So much for supporting the “troops”!

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  lewis8457 on September 08 at 11:09 p.m.

  I bet he was surprised he was safer in Iraq.