There is no indication the two shootings are connected

VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is investigating two shootings that occurred over the weekend.

On Saturday (June 13) at about 11:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to 3500 E Fourth Plain Blvd./Evergreen Park. Callers to 9-1-1 reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing several subjects fleeing the park on foot. Officers located multiple shell casings in the area and a 16-year-old male with a non-life-threatening injury, who was transported to the hospital. A second person, a 17-year-old male, arrived at the hospital on his own, with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators determined this person was also associated with this incident.

The Major Crimes Unit and Crime Reduction Unit are investigating.

On Monday (June 15) at about 12:37 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 3500 block of Creston Avenue for the report of gunshots heard. Callers to 9-1-1 also reported that there was a group of 25-30 teens in the street and that someone was performing CPR on someone lying in the road.

Officers located a 19-year-old male with life-threatening injuries. Officers performed lifesaving measures on him; however, he died at the scene. A female victim was located with non-life-threatening injuries who was transported to the hospital. A third injured person was located who had injuries that appeared to be from a physical fight.

The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information on this incident, who has not spoken to police, or anyone who may have any video of the incident is asked to call the Vancouver Police Department Tip Line at (360) 487-7399.

This was the second shooting over the weekend. There is no indication the two shootings are connected.

Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.