One dead in Saturday morning homicide in Yakima

A 37-year-old man died from gunshot wounds in Yakima at approximately 1:06 a. m. on Saturday. Officers responded to calls about a gunshot victim at an apartment building on North 4th Street. They found the victim with gunshot wounds and immediately provided emergency lifesaving efforts, but he later died.

The Yakima Police Department has not released the victim's name, pending notification of next of kin. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are actively investigating the incident, which raises concerns about gun violence in the community. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Yakima Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Recent statistics show that Yakima has faced rising crime rates, emphasizing the need for public vigilance. The community remains on edge as police seek to address the ongoing violence.