Shootings

Yakima Police say they still work closely with the Yakima School District in ways to improve security around schools.

US authorities say more than 340 school shootings were reported in the United States in 2023.

School shootings are a big concern for police and school officials in Yakima.

Where does the crime grade fall in Yakima?

Capt. Jay Seely says it could be another long summer of gang related shootings

So far no arrests and no charges have been filed in any of the three cases but charges are possible depending on the decisions made by Yakima County Prosecutor Joe Brusic.

If you know anything that could help authorities contact Yakima police at 509-575-6200. Or call in your tips to Yakima County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

When the session starts on January 10 Brusic will join Rep. Gina Mosbrucker will be speaking out against a new bill

The FBI Safe Streets Task Force is expected to be in operation early next year throughout Yakima County.

The investigation into Yakima's ongoing gang crime continues Today with no arrests.

In Chicago on Saturday a 6 year old boy accidentally shot and killed a 3 year old boy during a game of "Cops & Robbers" with a handgun. Allegedly his 25 year old father had purchased the gun illegally and had it wrapped in a pair of pajamas that were sitting on top of a refrigerator...