A decide set bail at $2 million for a Vancouver man accused of fatally capturing one other man Wednesday afternoon at a park within the Van Mall neighborhood.
Machou Machou, 23, appeared Thursday in Clark County Superior Court docket on suspicion of second-degree homicide. He’s scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 12.
An lawyer filling in for Machou’s protection lawyer instructed the decide Machou had been homeless and couldn’t afford to put up a lot bail. He additionally famous Machou had indicated to police the capturing was in self-defense. The lawyer, together with the prosecutor, stated they weren’t capable of finding that Machou had any felony historical past.
Vancouver police responded at 4:24 p.m. to Jaggy Highway Park within the 4500 block of Northeast 72nd Avenue for reviews of a capturing. When officers arrived, they discovered a person lifeless from obvious gunshot wounds, in line with a possible trigger affidavit.
Authorities haven’t but launched the person’s id. Court docket information determine him solely by his final title, Lopez Flores. Vancouver police stated in an announcement he was 21 years outdated.
Officers detained Machou, whom police say was working away and matched the shooter’s description. Machou had a handgun in his possession, and officers discovered he’d deserted a bag earlier than police stopped him, court docket information state.
Investigators considered close by surveillance footage that captured the capturing. They stated the shooter is proven on the video carrying the identical garments as Machou. A lady additionally witnessed the capturing and recognized Machou because the shooter, in line with court docket information.
Whereas he was detained, police stated Machou stated one thing to the impact of: “He tried to shoot me, so I took his gun.” Throughout a later interview, officers stated Machou admitted to capturing the person, in line with court docket information.
Investigators stated Machou additionally made inconsistent statements a couple of struggle over a firearm, however officers stated the video of the capturing doesn’t present a wrestle over a gun, court docket information state.