Substitute PIO August 24-26
- 08/20/26
Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police Public Affairs Manager/PIO Kim Kapp will be out of the office August 24-26. Handling media inquiries during regular business hours on the following dates:
Members of the media are asked to only email the above listed contacts during the above listed dates they are covering PIO duties. Please do not include the @vanpd email address when sending an inquiry during these coverage dates. Thank you for your attention to these details.
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Substitute PIO August 24-26
- 08/20/26
Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police Public Affairs Manager/PIO Kim Kapp will be out of the office August 24-26. Handling media inquiries during regular business hours on the following dates:
Members of the media are asked to only email the above listed contacts during the above listed dates they are covering PIO duties. Please do not include the @vanpd email address when sending an inquiry during these coverage dates. Thank you for your attention to these details.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality Collision (Photo)
- 08/20/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On August 19, 2026, at around 7:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to S. Andresen Rd./MacArthur Blvd. for the report of a collision involving a pickup truck that hit a pedestrian who was in motorized wheelchair. The driver (55 years old) was traveling westbound on MacArthur, had stopped at the stop sign and was proceeding through the intersection when he hit the male in a wheelchair (74 years old) who had entered the crosswalk. The male was transported to an area hospital but did not survive his injuries. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative with police. There were no signs of impairment.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality Collision (Photo)
- 08/20/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On August 19, 2026, at around 7:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to S. Andresen Rd./MacArthur Blvd. for the report of a collision involving a pickup truck that hit a pedestrian who was in motorized wheelchair. The driver (55 years old) was traveling westbound on MacArthur, had stopped at the stop sign and was proceeding through the intersection when he hit the male in a wheelchair (74 years old) who had entered the crosswalk. The male was transported to an area hospital but did not survive his injuries. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative with police. There were no signs of impairment.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
- 08/17/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On August 17, 2026, at around 12:30 a.m. Vancouver Police responded to a parking lot in the 300 block of SE 192nd Avenue for the report of a fight between a group of teens and gunshots heard. When officers arrived, they did not locate anyone who appeared to have been involved, or any victims. Numerous shell casings and blood evidence were located. Shortly after, a 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit are continuing the investigation. Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
- 08/17/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On August 17, 2026, at around 12:30 a.m. Vancouver Police responded to a parking lot in the 300 block of SE 192nd Avenue for the report of a fight between a group of teens and gunshots heard. When officers arrived, they did not locate anyone who appeared to have been involved, or any victims. Numerous shell casings and blood evidence were located. Shortly after, a 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit are continuing the investigation. Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver Police Respond To Local Mall For Report Of A Stabbing
- 07/24/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On July 23, 2026, at around 8:00 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Vancouver Mall after a male called 9-1-1 to report he was inside the mall and had been stabbed. Police located him in the bathroom of a store inside the mall. The man had multiple stab wounds and Officers provided medical aid prior to the arrival of EMS responders.
The business where the man was located, and an adjacent business inside the mall, were locked down temporarily while police investigated. The man told Officers that the stabbing occurred at his apartment, which is in the county, and that he had driven himself to the mall to hide. Mall surveillance video confirmed that no stabbing occurred inside the mall. The man was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.
Based on information that the injuries to the man occurred in Clark County; the Clark County Sheriff's Office was notified to further investigate.
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Vancouver Police Respond To Local Mall For Report Of A Stabbing
- 07/24/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On July 23, 2026, at around 8:00 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Vancouver Mall after a male called 9-1-1 to report he was inside the mall and had been stabbed. Police located him in the bathroom of a store inside the mall. The man had multiple stab wounds and Officers provided medical aid prior to the arrival of EMS responders.
The business where the man was located, and an adjacent business inside the mall, were locked down temporarily while police investigated. The man told Officers that the stabbing occurred at his apartment, which is in the county, and that he had driven himself to the mall to hide. Mall surveillance video confirmed that no stabbing occurred inside the mall. The man was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.
Based on information that the injuries to the man occurred in Clark County; the Clark County Sheriff's Office was notified to further investigate.
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