Crime & Safety
Thurston County Sheriff issues update on Elma shooting investigation
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Tumwater, WA – The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office released a brief status report on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, regarding an ongoing investigation into a use-of-deadly-force incident. The incident occurred on July 29, 2026, in the vicinity of Cedar Place and Meadowood Drive in Elma, Washington.
According to Sgt. Mickey Hamilton, the update is provided as part of a weekly review requirement mandated by Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 139-12-030. The Sheriff's Office indicated that there is no new information available for release at this time, and the investigation into the officer-involved shooting remains active.
Authorities are continuing their work to gather all facts regarding the July 29, 2026, events. The department continues to encourage anyone with relevant information about the incident to come forward. Interested parties can contact the Thurston County Sheriff's Office Detectives via email at detectives@co.thurston.wa.us or by phone at 360-786-5500.
Further details regarding department activities and public notices can be found on their official website at http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/sheriff/. The Sheriff's Office has not provided a timeline for the conclusion of the investigation.
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