NEWS RELEASE - HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On July 24th at approximately 1:27 AM, officers from the Yakima Police Department responded to the 200 block of S 72nd Ave, in reference to a gunshot victim. A 21 year old male, Yakima resident, was located, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began lifesaving efforts and were aided by responding medical personnel. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. Detectives from the Yakima Police Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to take over the investigation.
The investigation is currently ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Yakima Police Department at (509) 575-6200, or contact Yakima County Crime Stoppers.
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Jaysus, now ya cant get a late night taco without packing.
this happened right across from where i work. it’s a nice area. “ghetto” or not, violence will happen anywhere you go, it’s just really unfortunate how often it happens here.
Oh my gods I knew him when we were in middle school, he was my neighbor! Rest in peace man you were always so kind and patient with me 😔 my deepest condolences to the family
Who was the victim?
his own friend shot him how sad
YPD: Please let us know if these recent shootings were random, or if there was other foul play or gang activity involved.
Omg how awful. This was my friends nephew. Please respectful of the family.
This is why i will never go back to live in my home town saddly 😔😢
Just so yall know violence is every where people were talking about how the ghetto was at miller park well this happend on 72nd
No matter what the reason or situation it’s still heartbreaking for all involved. Pray for the families and loved ones. Where’s all the love in this world??! Too much ego, pride, and negativity. It’s so sad. 😞
Gang related or not, tragedy is tragedy. Senseless loss of life is just that, senseless. My prayers to the family and friends of this young man. May God receive him in his loving arms.
Only 21 years old! Only God knows what this young man could have been had he not been murdered.
Was this at Taco bell?
May this young man rest in peace my condolences to his family
What about the store camera
They have cameras near they can look at and the street light cameras. Since no one will help by what they witnessed. They all go blind when something happens to someone. Sad
Hate this town and it's drugs and guns...
Hopefully Taco Bell cameras were working!!!! Knowing Yakima they probably weren’t smh
it dont matter where you live
I think there is something going on… like gang initiation because there was something odd at the dog park by the human society a couple days ago… anyways.
My prayers go out to the families.
Prayers to the family’s. No where is safe anymore. Doesn’t even matter that it’s Yakima it’s everywhere.
See it happens anywhere! That's suppose to be a nice neighborhood
All prayers in for the family 🙏
That's two that died in Yakima of gunshot wounds. Then there are 3 Hollywood stars who died in his week. And most importantly my 3 yr old cousin who died in a car accident near Ellensburg at the beginning of this week. Heather Villegas and this week isn't even over! It makes me think that the Rapture is happening. Has been happening.
***UPDATE 4:00pm - Richard has been located. Thank you to all who shared the post.***
MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON
The Yakima Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing endangered Richard Walter. Richard was last seen near 40th Ave and Kern Rd. He was last seen wearing a red cap, a light gray jacket, and navy colored pants. Richard suffers from dementia and has trouble communicating. If seen please call 911.
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How long has he been missing?
this happened with my dad about 5 years ago and he now lives in nurseing home has anyone checked the homeless shelters and encampments i hope he gets found
Omg I know this man, so glad he was found!!!
Really sad. There’s a video from someone nearby on  Daily Scoop
Praise Jesus. Thank you all.
I saw him earlier on the bus
❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️
Thank God!!!
Thanks to.god!!
Praise JESUS
Thank god❤️❤️
TRAFFIC TIP TUESDAY
To keep our roads safer for everyone, all vehicles-especially trucks- must be equipped with splash guards or aprons that cover the full width of the rear tires. This helps prevent rocks, mud, and debris from hitting other vehicles.
RCW 46.37.500
#RoadSafety
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NEWS RELEASE - HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On July 24th at approximately 1:27 AM, officers from the Yakima Police Department responded to the 200 block of S 72nd Ave, in reference to a gunshot victim. A 21 year old male, Yakima resident, was located, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began lifesaving efforts and were aided by responding medical personnel. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. Detectives from the Yakima Police Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to take over the investigation.
The investigation is currently ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Yakima Police Department at (509) 575-6200, or contact Yakima County Crime Stoppers.
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Is this where you tell the owner to evict the tenants for “gang ties”
What did the program entail?
That sounds like a bad idea, but what do I know🤷
This should be a state or federal funded program and include all of usa. It doesn't axomplish much on a local only level
Should.pro ably start with "we regret"
If you live in a complex and neighbors have police frequently, report it to your landlord.
Wait, we had that?
I didn't even know this program existed until Detective Jordan explained it to me a few weeks ago. Bummer, it helped us get some real nasties out of our neighborhood a couple years ago.
So like a snitch Patrol?
🤬
City council...
Crime free housing/Section 8 lol of course they cut it out.
I guess that's what we get for having MAGA run our city council.
Translation: The only structured partnership between police and rental property owners—one aimed at preventing crime, keeping tenants safe, and offering accountability—was cut with zero public input and no mention of what (if anything) will replace it. Woohoo!
Hard decisions needed to be made due to budget woes from overspending and unchecked accountability for near a decade at state level. Thank you to our local law enforcement. We appreciate the work and decisions you have to make every single day!
This is a shame! It’s only going to cause more work for the officers. Imo
It’s kinda funny, you all blaming the police and city council, but won’t help yourselves.
For those slamming YPD, they did not cancel the program, your wonderful city council did it.
Great. If Yakima is not bad enough. Now they can run hectic throughout our town and our housing
Go figure
Wow! Too bad something that actually made some difference. But it is what it is.
Another way to screw over landlords n you wonder why rent is sky high here
🤦🏻♀️ Absolutely ridiculous yea let's add to the homeless population smh 🤦🏻♀️
Makes you not wanna buy property in Yakima
Thanks for nothing city council.
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