A late-night gathering at a Vancouver apartment complex ended in gunfire early Monday, sending a 14-year-old boy to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. Vancouver police said the teen's injury is not believed to be life-threatening, and two teenagers were detained in the hours that followed.
Officers were called around 1 a.m. to reports of shots fired near the 2900 block of General Anderson Ave, home to the Marketplace apartments. When they arrived, they found the wounded 14-year-old along with a scene littered with shell casings and visible damage to nearby buildings. Witnesses told police there were roughly 20 people outside when the shooting erupted and that a vehicle sped away from the area. Initial details were reported by KOIN.
Arrests and evidence
Vancouver police later arrested two teenagers in connection with the incident. A 17-year-old was booked on suspicion of unlawful possession of a firearm and minor in possession, while an 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of minor in possession and criminal impersonation. Officers also recovered a handgun at the scene and said the victim suffered a "non-life-threatening gunshot wound in his leg," according to KOIN.
Investigation under way
Detectives with the Vancouver Police Department's Crime Reduction Unit are leading the investigation, piecing together what started as a chaotic overnight call. The department's newsroom lists recent case updates and contact information for tips on the city website. Police have asked anyone who was in the area, or who has relevant photos or video, to reach out to investigators. Official releases and contact details are available from the City of Vancouver.
Neighborhood context
The 2900 block of General Anderson, where the Marketplace apartments sit, has seen police activity before. Earlier this year, the Crime Reduction Unit served a warrant at the same address, a detail that has some neighbors feeling on edge as they watch patrol cars return to the complex. Investigators are still working to determine whether any recent incidents are linked. An earlier CRU operation at the property was reported by ClarkCountyToday.
How to help
Police are urging residents to share any photos, videos or information that might help fill in the gaps from Monday's shooting, and to call 911 immediately if they see a crime in progress. The Vancouver Police Department newsroom on the City of Vancouver website includes guidance for submitting tips and tracking official updates as the case moves forward.
