The investigation indicates that there was no prior connection between the suspect and any of the victims
The Vancouver Police Department is continuing its investigation into Wednesday’s shooting. The investigation indicates that there was no prior connection between the suspect and any of the victims. Also, each of the three victims were inside their own residence when the suspect entered their home. The suspect was also located deceased inside his home.
The victim who initially reported that the suspect broke into his home is 43 years old and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The other male victim is 74 years old and also suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Neither of these victims were shot. The female victim was 77 years old and died as a result of a gunshot. The suspect was 29 years old.
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the identity, cause and manner of death of the deceased victim and the suspect.
Background
On Wednesday (July 23) at around 6:15 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 13600 block of NE 22nd Street. A man reported that an unknown male had broken into his home through a window carrying a shotgun and attacked him. The victim was able to flee from his residence to his neighbor’s house. He suffered injuries related to the fight.
As officers were checking homes in the area, they located a male and a female inside a residence near the initial victim’s home. The female was deceased, and the male was injured. A male matching the suspect description was also located deceased in a residence in the neighborhood from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both of the injured victims were transported to the hospital.
The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating. There is not believed to be any threat to the public.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
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