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Battle Ground Lake State Park back open after evacuation, police response
KATU • • business
Key Points:
- Battle Ground Lake State Park was briefly closed and evacuated Saturday afternoon due to a law enforcement incident, with guests and campers evacuated around 1:30 p.m. and the park reopening just before 4 p.m.
- Multiple officers armed with rifles were seen searching a building at the park, and Washington State Patrol troopers assisted, though WSP declined to provide details as they are not leading the investigation.
- Nearby residents reported hearing several gunshots and witnessing a car speeding away from the area, with officers later seen canvassing a nearby neighborhood on NE Heisson Road and 17th Avenue.
- Authorities, including the Battle Ground Police Department and Clark County Sheriff's Office, have not yet released further information about the incident.
