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****AMBER ALERT-WASHINGTON
Full updates on this investigation and Amber Alert can be found at https://elkhornmediagroup.com/suspect-identified-in-fatal-shooting-outside-west-richland-elementary-school/

UPDATE:  While serving a search warrant at the residence of homicide suspect Elias Huizar, West Richland Police Detectives and partner agencies discovered a second crime scene. A second homicide victim was found inside the residence. No information about the victim’s identity is being released at this time, except to say that it is not Huizar but that the victim is a known associate of the suspect. 
Investigators believe that Huizar is armed and considered dangerous, and is likely to commit more crimes. 
We are asking for the public’s help in locating Huizar. We continue to search for a silver 2009 Toyota Corolla with Washington plates CBZ4745.  
Anyone who sees the vehicle or the suspect should call 911 and refer to the West Richland homicide case.

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WEST RICHLAND – The West Richland Police Department has identifed a person of interest following a fatal shooting Monday afternoon on the grounds of Wiley Elementary School.

The person of interest has been identified as Elias Huizar, 40. He fled the scene in a 2009 silver Toyota Corolla, Washington license plate CBZ4745. He is described as being 5’6″ tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds.

A 1 year old child has been missing from Richland Washington since 4-21-24 at  05:00 pm.

Anyone who knows his whereabouts or sees him should call 911 or the West Richland Police Department non-emergency number at 509-628-0333.

****AMBER ALERT-WASHINGTON

Full updates on this investigation and Amber Alert can be found at elkhornmediagroup.com/suspect-identified-in-fatal-shooting-outside-west-richland-elementary-school/UPDATE: While serving a search warrant at the residence of homicide suspect Elias Huizar, West Richland Police Detectives and partner agencies discovered a second crime scene. A second homicide victim was found inside the residence. No information about the victim’s identity is being released at this time, except to say that it is not Huizar but that the victim is a known associate of the suspect. Investigators believe that Huizar is armed and considered dangerous, and is likely to commit more crimes. We are asking for the public’s help in locating Huizar. We continue to search for a silver 2009 Toyota Corolla with Washington plates CBZ4745. Anyone who sees the vehicle or the suspect should call 911 and refer to the West Richland homicide case.Previous:WEST RICHLAND – The West Richland Police Department has identifed a person of interest following a fatal shooting Monday afternoon on the grounds of Wiley Elementary School.The person of interest has been identified as Elias Huizar, 40. He fled the scene in a 2009 silver Toyota Corolla, Washington license plate CBZ4745. He is described as being 5’6″ tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds.A 1 year old child has been missing from Richland Washington since 4-21-24 at 05:00 pm.Anyone who knows his whereabouts or sees him should call 911 or the West Richland Police Department non-emergency number at 509-628-0333. ... See MoreSee Less

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