police-shooting · Vancouver, Washington

What happened after the Vancouver police officer shot a suspected intruder?

What happened?

As of June 11, 2026, the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII) is actively investigating the shooting of an unidentified male suspect by Vancouver Police Officer Alexander Zaferis, with the case pending review by the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to determine if the use of force was justified.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 12, 2026
Sources: The City of Vancouver, WA; The Columbian; The Columbian; The Columbian

Timeline

  1. Around 6:35 a.m., the incident began in Vancouver, Washington, with the shooting occurring at 6:49 a.m. involving an unidentified male suspect and Vancouver Police Officer Alexander Zaferis.

  2. The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII) received notification of the incident around 7 a.m. and began its investigation.

  3. The name of the involved officer, Alexander Zaferis, was released by the state office.

  4. The Vancouver Police Department released a Critical Incident Video, including body-worn camera footage, to provide visual context of the incident.

  5. As of this date, the OII investigation is ongoing, the suspect's identity and current condition remain unknown, and the justification of force is pending review by the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

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