
Saturday’s shooting at the Off-Ramp Sports Bar left a 43-year-old male deceased in the parking lot
VANCOUVER – On Sunday (Jan. 4), the suspect in the Saturday shooting at an area sports bar self-surrendered at the Vancouver Police Department West Precinct.
Jared D. Taylor, 28 years old, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for Murder II and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
On Saturday (Jan. 3) at about 12:50 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Off-Ramp Sports Bar at 400 NE 112th Avenue for the report of a shooting.
According to witnesses, two males got into an argument, went outside and shortly after, patrons heard gunshots. The suspect fled the scene. When police arrived, they located a 43-year-old male deceased in the parking lot.
The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating. There is not believed to be a threat to the public.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
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