Officers located a male with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital
VANCOUVER – Friday (March 7) at about 6:52 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Burnt Bridge Creek trail near the area of NE Andresen Rd/18th Street for the report of a shooting. Officers located a male with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital. A search of the area was conducted, including the use UAS and a K9 track.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit are investigating and interviewing possible witnesses to confirm a suspect description.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
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