Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
July 12, 2026
On July 7, 2026, at about 9:41 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to reports of a shooting near the 1400 block of SE Columbia Way. Officers learned the incident began when a man walking his dog confronted another man who was urinating in public.
During the confrontation, the man accused the dog walker of displaying a firearm and left the area to get his uncle. When the uncle arrived, he also confronted the dog walker over the alleged firearm. During the confrontation, the dog walker sprayed him with pepper spray. The uncle then pulled out a handgun, and the two began fighting over it. During the struggle, two rounds were fired, narrowly missing the dog walker.
No one was struck by the gunfire. 31-year-old Simba Dattilio was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail two counts of first-degree assault.
No additional information is being released at this time.
