One Dead in Yakima Shooting, Police Continue to Investigate
One man is dead after a shooting in Yakima on Thursday night.
At about 11:15 pm, the Yakima Police Department responded to a call of an altercation at a location in the 1100 block of South Third Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim died a short time later of his injuries.
Just past midnight, Yakima Police Officers located and identified the alleged main suspects in the shooting while driving around the area. The subjects were taken into custody and turned over to detectives.
Over the next several hours, police talked with witnesses, viewed surveillance footage, and examined the evidence in the shooting. After review, it was determined to release the subjects responsible due to the analysis of the evidence. It was determined the subjects may have acted in self-defense.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone who may have information or cell phone footage of the altercation is asked to contact the Yakima Police Department at 509-575-6200.