VANCOUVER, WA – Authorities are actively investigating a shooting that occurred at Vancouver Mall on the afternoon of April 3, 2025. The incident sparked an immediate response from local law enforcement and emergency medical teams.
According to the Vancouver Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 2:30 p.m.
The shooting took place in the mall’s food court, an area frequently visited by shoppers and families. Witnesses reported hearing several shots and seeing individuals fleeing the scene in panic. Mall security and law enforcement officers secured the area, and the mall was temporarily evacuated while authorities conducted a search for suspects.
The mall, one of the largest in the region, has been the site of various incidents in the past, but this is the first shooting in recent memory.
Authorities have not yet released information about potential suspects or a motive for the shooting. At this time, it remains unclear whether the shooting was random or targeted. Police are urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
