UPDATE: November 12 at 1:49 p.m.
Authorities have released the names of the two individuals who lost their lives in a shooting at a Safeway in Yakima on Friday night. The victims have been identified as 18-year-old Emmanuel Santos and 20-year-old Aaron Lamas. Both died from gunshot wounds during the incident.
Original coverage on November 8 at 11:45 a.m.
YAKIMA, Wash. – A shooting in a Yakima Safeway parking lot left two people dead on Fri., Nov. 8, according to a press release from the Yakima Police Department.
YPD officers responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 6:40 p.m. in the area of 2204 West Nob Hill Boulevard.
An 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, a 20-year-old man, was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
The Yakima County Coroner’s Office has identified the 18-year-old as Emmanuel Santos and Aaron Lamas as the 20-year-old victim.
A suspect vehicle was located near South 3rd Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard following the shooting. After a pursuit, the two suspects in the vehicle were detained.
Both suspects had gunshot wounds and were transported to the hospital.
Investigators found probable cause to arrest the two suspects on multiple charges including homicide.
The identity of the suspects is being withheld according to YPD.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact YPD Gang Unit, Sergeant Mark Grow at (509) 576-6341
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
