WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – Police are searching for the alleged William Wiley Elementary School shooter who reportedly abducted a one-year-old, according to an Amber Alert.
The Amber Alert reports that law enforcement is searching for Elias Huizar, 39, and Roman Huizar, 1. Elias is reportedly driving a silver 2009 Toyota Camry with Washington plate CBZ4745 and is possibly driving to Mexico.
Huizar is suspected of shooting a woman at William Wiley on Mon., April 22 and killing another at his home, according to the West Richland Police Department. He is also facing charges for child rape and was supposed to be in court the same morning.
WSP reports that Huizar’s ex-wife and girlfriend were the two victims from Monday.
The initial shooting happened around 3:23 p.m. as students were being released from William Wiley for the day. Several school were locked down as a result, according to WRPD.
Investigators believe that Huizar is armed and dangerous and may commit more crimes. The public is asked to call 911 if Huizar is seen.
WRPD confirmed with NonStop Local that Huizar, a former Yakima police officer, was charged in February with child rape. His trial was set for Mon., April 22, however was stricken, according to court documents.
Court documents detailing the February incident say officers were made aware of a possible sexual assault by Huizar of a teenager on Feb. 3 with reports that his underage girlfriend caught him assaulting her 16-year-old friend in his home.
Huizar worked as a police officer for almost nine years, from June 2013 to February 2022.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
