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James Perez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On Halloween night, a family outing to the Vancouver Mall for a trick-or-treating event turned into a scene of terror and tragedy. James A. Perez, a 26-year-old male, was with his girlfriend and their children when they became separated from their autistic son in the bustling mall. In the midst of their anxious search, a man wearing a Joker-style Halloween mask began to follow Perez through the second-floor food court. The festive atmosphere was shattered when the masked man shot Perez in the ba ...Read More
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  • Big Country News: Suspect in Vancouver Mall shooting followed the victim before killing him, according to court records
  • KIRO 7 News Seattle: Man who survived shooting at Vancouver, Wash. mall shares story
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    Victim Details

    James Perez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Vancouver

    WA

    2024-10-31

    27

    James

    Perez

    litigation

    11/09/2025

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