Yakima Man Dies From Gunshot Wound; Homicide Probe Underway
A 48-year-old man died at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital after medical staff discovered he had a gunshot wound, despite the incident initially being reported as a possible vehicle crash. He had been found in the 600 block of North 18th Avenue and taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. Yakima police are investigating the death as a homicide, but have not identified a suspect and are still working to determine where the shooting occurred. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Scott Gronwald at 509-576-6597.






