Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office – MEDIA RELEASE

Clark Co. WA Communications – 04/05/24 10:52 AM

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to a bow and arrow shooting on April 2, 2024 in Vancouver.

This individual died on 04/02/2024 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Collins Sr., David Joseph   Age: 42 years

The decedent was a resident of (city/state): Vancouver, WA

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Hunting arrow wound of chest

Manner of death:  Homicide

How the injury occurred: Shot with hunting arrow

Place of injury: Residential driveway

Reports and records of autopsies or postmortems shall be confidential as per RCW 68.50.105. No additional information is available for release from the Medical Examiner’s Office. Refer all other inquiries to Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Media release issue date: 04/05/2024