RICHLAND, Wash. – Update Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 at 1:33 p.m. The Richland Police Criminal Investigation Division and Street Crimes Unit are investigating a shooting that left 36-year-old Michael Perkins dead on Saturday, Nov. 16.
According to RPD, Perkins and another man where involved in a “confrontation” while standing an alley of the Uptown Shopping Center with a group of people. The man shot Perkins multiple times and ran away. When they arrived, emergency crews attempted life-saving measures on Perkins but he died from his injuries.
RPD said it believes this is an isolate incident and asks anyone with more information to call the station at (509) 942-7340 and reference case number 24-048510.
Original Coverage
According to a Facebook post from the Richland Police Department, police are investigating a homicide at the Uptown Shopping Center.
Police responded to the area after a disturbance with weapons call at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Nov. 16.
Officers found a man dead on scene.
The RPD Criminal Investigations Division is currently investigating the incident.
No further updates will be provided at this time according to Commander Damon Jansen with RPD.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
