Yakima Authorities Identify Murder Victim

Authorities have released the name of a man killed in the lower Yakima Valley on Wednesday. Yakima County Sheriff's Department officials say the victim is identified as 60-year-old Jorge Villafan. Deputies responded to the 900 block of Eagle Peak Road near Zillah at about 4:15 p.m. Wednesday. When they arrived they found Villafan dead from multiple gunshot wounds. They say he was found dead at his workplace according to a news release. No arrests have been made. The investigation continues. The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division is conducting an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office (509) 574-2500.