A coalition of local groups is demanding accountability from the Vancouver Police Department after three officers fatally shot a man April 28, linking his death to a string of police shootings over the last 18 months.
In an open letter to city, county, state and federal government officials, the group called for oversight into the investigation of the incident.
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