The Vancouver Police Department is investigating two shootings that occurred over the weekend. On Saturday, June 13th, at about 11:30pm, Vancouver Police responded to 3500 East 4th Plain Boulevard at Evergreen Park. Callers to 911 reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing several subjects fleeing the park on foot. Officers located multiple shell casings in the area, and a 16-year-old male with a non-life-threatening injury.
Second Shooting Occurs on Monday
On Monday, June 15, at about 12:37 a.m., Vancouver police responded to the 3500 block of Creston Avenue for the report of gunshots heard. Callers to 911 also reported that there was a group of 25 to 30 teens in the street and that someone was performing CPR on someone lying in the road. Officers located a 19-year-old male with life-threatening injuries. Officers performed life-saving measures on him; however, he died at the scene. A female victim was located with non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital. A third injured person was located who had injuries that appeared to be from a physical fight.
The Vancouver Police Department’s major crimes unit is investigating. Anyone with information on this incident who has not spoken to police or anyone who may have any video of the incident is asked to call the Vancouver Police Department tip line at 360-487-7399.
Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.