
Vancouver Mall Shooting: New Details Emerge as Suspect Faces Murder Charges
Travis L. Ward, 32, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault following a shooting at Vancouver Mall during a Halloween event. Ward allegedly shot James Perez, 27, in the back of the head, killing him, and injured two others, Daniel Martin and Brandon Leyrer, with gunfire. Ward, who wore a "Joker" mask during the incident, was apprehended by a SWAT team at his home. The motive remains unclear, and Ward is being held without bail due to his violent history.