Man reported that he fired at two individuals who had pulled a gun on him while he was walking to work
VANCOUVER – Vancouver Police are investigating an early-morning shooting near Vancouver Mall.
On Monday (Oct. 24) at about 4:45 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 7300 block of NE Vancouver Mall Drive for the report of shots heard. As police were arriving, a male called 9-1-1 to report that he had shot at two individuals who had pulled a gun on him while he was walking to work.
When officers arrived, they located a 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers located the male who reported the shooting and detained him for questioning.
Multiple vehicles in the area sustained damage from gunfire, however no additional injuries have been reported.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit are continuing the investigation.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department.
Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.
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