Vancouver Police investigate shooting (Update)
October 20, 2026
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Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Crime Reduction Unit identified Jesus Alberto Garcia, 22 years old, as the suspect. An arrest warrant for Garcia was issued for Attempted Murder.
On October 15, 2026, Garcia was arrested by Yakima WA police on unrelated charges and is currently in custody in Yakima. He will be extradited to Clark County at a future date to face the Attempted Murder charge. Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On September 4, 2026, at around 4:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 5000 block of E Fourth Plain Blvd. for the report of a shooting. An employee working at a restaurant in the area was shot by a male near the back of the business, the suspect fled the scene on foot. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police are attempting to locate and interview possible witnesses to determine an accurate description of the suspect.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Crime Reduction Unit are continuing the investigation. Nothing further is being released at this time. There is not believed to be any danger to the general public.