homicide

Death of man found near Mabton is a homicide, man had evidence of violence

Case is now a homicide, says the Yakima County Sheriff's office

Case is believed to be an isolated incident

Edgar Salazar was one of several officers who moved to confront the homicide suspect during the active shooter scene.

The victim has since identified as 47-year-old Ezquiliel (Chico) Martinez of Pasco, WA

Police now say someone additional was involved in the melee

The individual inside has now been identified as 47-year-old Jerred Dane King of Wapato

Man found behind wheel of vehicle had gunshot wound

Police say evidence collected indicates the woman lived in Kennewick.

Benton County Sheriff Tom Croskrey said that this was an isolated event.

Case had gone cold about a year later, but dogged work resulted in suspect being arrested.

Reports from the Kennewick Police Department have police still searching for the suspect.