Juvenile female arrested and charged with murder
On Sunday (Oct. 5) at 12:33 a.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a physical disturbance at a residence in the 4200 block of NE 54th Ave. in Vancouver.
Upon arrival, deputies located an adult female victim not breathing, and they attempted life-saving measures. Lifesaving attempts continued after the arrival of the Vancouver Fire Department (VFD) and AMR, but the female was eventually declared deceased at the scene. Deputies learned from witnesses that the adult female had been attacked and strangled by a 17-year-old female. The juvenile female was contacted at a nearby residence, where she was arrested.
Major Crimes Unit detectives responded to conduct interviews and collect evidence under the authority of a search warrant. The juvenile female appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants, and she was uncooperative with law enforcement. She was evaluated at a local hospital and then booked into Clark County Juvenile Court Detention for Murder in the Second Degree. Due to her age, her name is not being released.
Detectives continued evidence collection through the night and into the morning hours in collaboration with the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the attack and the resulting death. This is being investigated as a homicide. It was determined that the juvenile suspect was known to the adult victim.
The victim’s identity will be released at a later date by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.
This investigation is ongoing and active. No additional details are available for release at this time. The victim’s family has requested privacy during their time of grief.
Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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