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Washington State Homicide Suspect Dead After Clear Creek Standoff

The suspect in a Ferndale, Washington homicide case took his own life after a brief standoff with law enforcement at a residence in Clear Creek Saturday afternoon.

According to details provided by the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, Ferndale Police Department detectives made contact early Saturday regarding a homicide that had occurred on July 7th.

An arrest warrant had been obtained for 49 year-old Todd Daniel Andersen in connection with the homicide.

Andersen fled Washington in a gray Dodge Challenger with Clear Creek as a possible destination. Ferndale detectives also warned that Andersen was considered to be armed and dangerous.

“Shortly after receiving this information, it was reported to the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office that Andersen and his vehicle were located in Clear Creek,” explains LCSO Lieutenant David Woginrich. “Upon confirming the report, Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics, and Crisis Negotiations teams were called out.”

A warrant was obtained by LCSO personnel to search for and arrest Andersen.

Shortly before 5:00p.m., the SWAT Team approached a residence in Clear Creek where Andersen was known to be.

“Andersen was spotted in the driveway and he immediately ran away towards the back of the residence. SWAT Team members located Andersen as he was lying down on an embankment holding a gun to his head.”

“SWAT Team members attempted de-escalation techniques, but unfortunately, Anderson shot himself.”

According to Woginrich, SWAT Team members and other deputies immediately began life-saving efforts on Andersen. These life-saving efforts continued for approximately 17 minutes until paramedics arrived on scene. A short time later Andersen was pronounced dead.

“The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the California Highway Patrol for their assistance in this incident. Further, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff would like to specially thank and recognize the efforts of all personnel involved in this unfortunate and traumatic incident.”

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