
In total, officers recovered approximately 55 shell casings
VANCOUVER – Vancouver Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred Monday night (Aug. 19) at about 11:20 p.m.
Callers reported that they heard multiple shots in the area of W 31st Street/Fruit Valley Road and also at a location in the 1900 block of W 31st Street.
In total, officers recovered approximately 55 shell casings. Multiple vehicles were struck by gunfire but there have been no reported injuries related to this incident.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Crime Reduction Unit are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Vancouver Police.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
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