Two Teens Arrested After Vancouver, WA Shooting Wounds 14-Year-Old

Two teenagers were arrested after a shooting in Vancouver, Washington left a 14-year-old hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg early Sunday morning.

Neither suspect is accused of firing the shot. The person who wounded the boy remains unidentified.

What Happened on General Anderson Avenue

Vancouver Police responded to the 2900 block of General Anderson Avenue at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, following reports of gunshots.

Witnesses described a group of roughly 20 people gathered outside and a vehicle leaving the area when officers arrived. Police found the 14-year-old with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg and transported him to a local hospital.

Multiple shell casings were recovered at the scene. Investigators also documented gunfire damage to several nearby buildings and property, according to the Vancouver Police Department's official press release.

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Two Arrested — But Not for the Shooting

Officers arrested a 17-year-old male at the scene who was found in possession of a firearm.

He was booked into the Robert L. Harris Juvenile Justice Center on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and minor in possession.

An 18-year-old, identified by police as PKSon Karuo, was also arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail on charges of minor in possession and criminal impersonation. Neither Karuo nor the 17-year-old has been accused of shooting the boy. The Vancouver Police Department Crime Reduction Unit is actively investigating who fired the weapon, and no further information about other suspects has been released.

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A Second Shooting Three Days Earlier

The General Anderson Avenue incident is one of two separate shootings Vancouver police are currently investigating that occurred within three days of each other.

On June 15, at approximately 12:37 a.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Creston Avenue after callers reported a group of 25 to 30 teenagers in the street and someone performing CPR on a person in the road. A 19-year-old male was found with life-threatening injuries and died at the scene. A 19-year-old suspect, Isaiah Pontoja, was arrested on June 18 on charges of murder in the second degree and assault in the first degree, according to the Vancouver Police Department's homicide press release.

Two shootings involving groups of teenagers, within three days, six weeks into summer — Vancouver's Crime Reduction Unit is now working both cases simultaneously.

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What Comes Next

The 14-year-old is expected to make a full recovery, police confirmed.

The identity of the person who shot him remains unknown, and Vancouver Police have asked anyone with information to contact the department. The investigation at General Anderson Avenue is being handled by the Crime Reduction Unit, while the June 15 homicide remains with the Major Crimes Unit.

Anyone with information on the General Anderson Avenue shooting who has not spoken with police is encouraged to contact the Vancouver Police Department tip line at (360) 487-7399.

Key Takeaways

• A 14-year-old male was shot in the leg at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 21 on the 2900 block of General Anderson Avenue in Vancouver, WA. He is expected to recover.

• A 17-year-old male was arrested and booked into the Robert L. Harris Juvenile Justice Center for unlawful possession of a firearm and minor in possession.

• PKSon Karuo, 18, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for minor in possession and criminal impersonation.

• Neither suspect is accused of firing the shot — the shooter remains unidentified and at large.

• Witnesses reported approximately 20 people at the scene; multiple shell casings and building damage were found.

• Vancouver Police are simultaneously investigating a June 15 homicide on Creston Avenue in which a 19-year-old was killed — a suspect has been arrested in that case.

Sources

• Vancouver Police Department — Official Press Release via FlashAlert

• City of Vancouver — Vancouver Police Investigate Homicide (June 15)

• KPTV — Vancouver Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings Within Three Days

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