Deceased man found in Jefferson Park identified

By Dan Thesman on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla police reports the adult subject found deceased Monday afternoon in Jefferson Park has been identified as Ricky L. LaForge, 59, with a last known address in Yakima.

At 12 p.m. Monday, dispatch was notified via 911 that there was an adult suspect who appeared deceased in the park. Police said LaForge was found near the creek and along the tree line in the park.

At this time, detectives do not feel there was any foul play involved with his death.

Photo via Walla Walla Police Department