A man wanted on multiple felony warrants was found dead after a SWAT standoff earlier this week in Kalama, according to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say 25-year-old Deyshawn Namock of Longview died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following the incident.

Chief Criminal Deputy Troy Brightbill confirmed that detectives with the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Team were assisting the Kelso and Longview police departments on Tuesday in efforts to locate Namock, who was wanted by the Department of Corrections for escape from community custody. Namock was also sought by local agencies in connection with robbery and assault charges.

Earlier that day, Longview Police alleged that Namock assaulted a woman and stole her cell phone and vehicle. Detectives tracked the stolen car to a residence on Star Road in Kalama, a location associated with a woman known to be connected to Namock.

Deputies and detectives reportedly surrounded the home and issued repeated commands for anyone inside to exit. A woman, her child, and another resident complied, but Namock did not respond. Kelso Police obtained a search warrant, and the Lower Columbia SWAT team was deployed to assist.

Despite repeated announcements, there was still no response from inside. During the tactical search, SWAT members heard what they described as a muffled popping sound from the attic. Using a pole camera, officers located Namock unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Medics attempted to provide aid, but he was declared deceased at the scene.

The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office has not reported any injuries to officers or bystanders. Authorities have not released further information about the firearm or the precise timeline between the standoff and the fatal shot.

Local law enforcement agencies frequently coordinate during multi-jurisdictional warrant searches, particularly when suspects are believed to be armed or have a history of violent offenses. Incidents like this often prompt internal procedural reviews to ensure safety measures were appropriately followed.

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