
CSO SUNDAY - WHAT DO YPD COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS DO?
CSOs enforce Yakima Municipal Code for both parking and animal ownership.
They:
- Take complaints from the public with concerns about cars and animals.
- Address illegally parked cars and crimes related to owning animals.
- Coordinate with tow companies and animal care organizations as needed.
- Respond to emergent animal injury calls 24/7.
- Nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians and conduct inspections by appointment.
- Handle administrative tasks related to their unit.
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NEWS RELEASE - HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On February 22nd, 2026, at approximately 3:15 AM Yakima Police Officers responded to a report of gunshots being fired at a residence in the 400 block of N. 5th Ave. Upon arrival, three victims were identified with gunshot wounds. One victim, a 16-year-old male, was pronounced deceased at the scene, and two other victims, a 16-year-old male and 17-year-old female, were transported to MultiCare Hospital for treatment, from there they were transported to a Seattle area hospital for advanced care. Their condition remains critical at this time.
The Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene to investigate. At this time there is limited information about what led up to the shooting. The identify of the individuals involved are being withheld while detectives continue to piece together what occurred early this morning. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Yakima Police Department's, Major Crimes Unit Sergeant Johnson at (509) 576-6784, or leave an anonymous tip at Yakima County Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers Yakima County
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Ugh this is so sad. So much violence and tragedy this weekend. Talk to your young people! Don’t assume they would never…talk to them about conflict and how to walk away…about being mindful of the situations they put themselves in…about not making choices they can never ever take back. Just talk to them. And talk to them again. Keep it on repeat!! They just may replay your words in their minds at the right moment…
From my understanding it happened at a house party. I hope all the kids that had to bare witness to this incident are ok. Im not going to bash anyone, as most of us partied at this age too!
Rest in peace Jesus ποΈπ
Its sad that young kids are getting killed. But as I've always said play stupid games win stupid prizes. I feel for those effected by this but if you live a street life you die the street ways. This is curbed by the parents and proper education on how things should be.
Prayers for all involved. When are we going to teach kids how to resolve conflict with out guns and violence? Lives are more important than status or whatever the reason was.
LLJποΈ he will forever be missed
Um wth!!! Why were these teens alone...... I get they are 16/17 but they clearly don't have the maturity to be alone if they are getting shot.... Must be more to this story... Prayers for those injured....
Tragic! This kind of violence needs to stop. Enough Lord! Please protect our youth. And i pray for the two survivors & all families involved. π
So sad prayers for those babies & their families.
Man 17 that's so sad life just started and prayers to friends and family
We drove by there about noon and everything was still taped off.
Was it at the house next to ol dollar tree?
Prayers up for kids and families πππππ
Prayers go out to the families. π π π π and to the one lost and the ones in critical condition.
So sad.. I'm sorry to the victims family and friends. Praying for the other two.
So young, sad situation...Prayers π
16 años omg 16 anos se pueden imaginar ninos que deberían de estar pensando en una carrera en qué quieren ser maestros,ingenieros o doctores mas no asesinos
Looks at the parents accusingly π
Prayers ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
Absolutely heartbreaking prayers for the families of these kids. π
This is horrible. So young. Praying for theses families, the first responders and investigators.
Prayers for all kids and families involved especially the one whose life was taken too soon..
Prayers to the families dealing with all aspects of this incident. Loss of a child is horrific, prayers to the 2 in Seattle that they recover!πππ
Prayers for their families and them. Sad that these young teenagers lives will forever be changed, the families that are having to go thru this may you find justice and healing. These senseless acts of violence need to stop. Prayers for all!
Condolences...Prayers
NEWS RELEASE
VEHICLE VS. PEDESTRIAN COLLISION
On February 20th, 2026, at approximately 5:20 PM, the Yakima Police Department responded to at report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in the 1300 block of North 1st Street. When officers arrived, they located a 58-year-old female who had been struck by a vehicle. The victim was transported via ambulance to the hospital where she remains in critical condition.
The causing vehicle fled the scene, and was later located at their residence in the Terrace Heights area. The 61-year-old male suspect was arrested for Felony Hit and Run, Vehicular Assault-Under the Influence and Driving while License Suspended in the 3rd Degree. Impairment is believed to be a factor in the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Yakima Police Department Traffic Unit at (509)575-6200 and speak with Sergeant Jim Yates.
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33 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hope she is ok. And no one should be victim blaming. She could have been crossing the street. I know from personal experience I was in a crosswalk crossing the street when someone hit me 6 yrs ago. My youngest son was also in a crosswalk when he got hit as well. Luckily we both walked away with just scratches and bruises. Some aren't so lucky.
Chuck Hoffert well it sounds like you are victim blaming- where does it say she was in the road way? She could have been on the sidewalk, at a cross walk...
What was the pedestrian doing in the roadway?/ Why was she? Serious inquiry, I'm not trying to make excuses for anyone driving under the influence, especially felony hit and run. My prayers π go out to all involved, or to those it may concern.
Wow, how sad. Homeless or not, flopping or not, crossing the street? a human being was struck by a car. God's grace for the drunk driver. Maybe it's time for his lesson to change. Hope the woman recovers, and receives the help she needs.
Thank you YPD and first responders for the great work. Stay safe..
All the camera they don't get away always caught
I'll bet flock was used to solve this case.
Good work YPD
Sorry to see this and to think some folks think this will be prevented by dropping legal limits from .08 to .05
1300 North Front Street is across from the UGM shelter, where their is a crosswalk for pedestrian use. I've seen people blow through the red light on a number of occasions.
Hemmis rivers is his name
Was she in the street?
Prayers for healing and recovery πβ¨οΈπβ¨οΈπ
Praying for a healing for the femaleππππ
Both sides need to pay attention pedestrian and driver and should use cross walks and more caution crossing the road it’s unfortunate still and hope pedestrian is ok and person learns lesson on drinking and driving
You dont know what kind of car it was??
What is the victim name
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Once again YPD did their job, thank you officers! What is so irritating is the perp will go to court, and the prosecutor will slap him on the wrist, maybe a small lecture on how drinking and driving is a no no, then let him go. π€. It's a vicious cycle. We need a judicial system like Texas.
That list of charges, and yet so many people are blaming the pedestrian because the incident happened near the mission ....
Hey
That's terrible. What's with all these drivers hitting pedestrians and bicyclist these days. I've been almost hit many times while walking and biking myself and I know a guy who was just hit by a car and they fled the car that is and driver from the scene as well not to long ago in selah. My kids dad was bit while on my bike once to in job hill few years back and the girl driver ran from the scene and he ended up with the cars plate and as we were going to have him checked out and report the incident a ypd officer stopped asked where we got the license plate so we told him what happened and where we headed and he told my baby dad he didn't need to be checked out and that the girl went to the station to report it and to give him the license plate and took it from us and then got in his car and drove away. And this girl didn't even get in trouble for a hit and run and the cop took the evidence from us that he had ripped off in the mix of being hit trying to grab anything so he wouldn't fly out into traffic on Nov hill and the girl was coming from a side street . People need to pay more attention when driving honestly it's ridiculous all these drivers hitting people who r on foot or on bicycle it's not easy to kiss a grown adult or even a child that may be crossing in front of a vehicle or maybe running out into traffic etc. only may it be difficult on an unlit dark road or street than the person that is hit was wearing all black clothing but in an area well lit by street lights and pedestrian signs and crosswalk areas it is pretty hard to kiss a person in front of you smh stay off your phones don't be messing with your stereo or texting or playing games or even watching videos just a phone call with hands free headset or car mic is and can even be enough of a distraction to make a one second mistake that may change not just yours but someone else's life forever is it worth it people I believe strongly it's not I won't answer text or bother with my phone when I'm behind the wheel of a car of I'm driving my focus is strictly on the road other drivers behavior and any obstacles or stops I may encounter ahead of me while driving . But I'd rather not be one of those people who look away for that split second and hit someone or another car or even an animal. I say better safe then sorry
There's a legal way to cross streets besides the corner and that in the middle of the block
That’s like the 37th pedestrian run over in a year
Seems to be a weekly thing lately, Both the vehicle vs. pedestrian and the person in the vehicle leaving the scene. Sad how it seems like nobody cares anymore. I can’t imagine hitting anyone and just driving off.
CSO SUNDAY - WHAT DO YPD COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS DO?
CSOs enforce Yakima Municipal Code for both parking and animal ownership.
They:
- Take complaints from the public with concerns about cars and animals.
- Address illegally parked cars and crimes related to owning animals.
- Coordinate with tow companies and animal care organizations as needed.
- Respond to emergent animal injury calls 24/7.
- Nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians and conduct inspections by appointment.
- Handle administrative tasks related to their unit.
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NEWS RELEASE - HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On February 22nd, 2026, at approximately 3:15 AM Yakima Police Officers responded to a report of gunshots being fired at a residence in the 400 block of N. 5th Ave. Upon arrival, three victims were identified with gunshot wounds. One victim, a 16-year-old male, was pronounced deceased at the scene, and two other victims, a 16-year-old male and 17-year-old female, were transported to MultiCare Hospital for treatment, from there they were transported to a Seattle area hospital for advanced care. Their condition remains critical at this time.
The Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene to investigate. At this time there is limited information about what led up to the shooting. The identify of the individuals involved are being withheld while detectives continue to piece together what occurred early this morning. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Yakima Police Department`s, Major Crimes Unit Sergeant Johnson at (509) 576-6784, or leave an anonymous tip at Yakima County Crime Stoppers.
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NEWS RELEASE
VEHICLE VS. PEDESTRIAN COLLISION
On February 20th, 2026, at approximately 5:20 PM, the Yakima Police Department responded to at report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in the 1300 block of North 1st Street. When officers arrived, they located a 58-year-old female who had been struck by a vehicle. The victim was transported via ambulance to the hospital where she remains in critical condition.
The causing vehicle fled the scene, and was later located at their residence in the Terrace Heights area. The 61-year-old male suspect was arrested for Felony Hit and Run, Vehicular Assault-Under the Influence and Driving while License Suspended in the 3rd Degree. Impairment is believed to be a factor in the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Yakima Police Department Traffic Unit at (509)575-6200 and speak with Sergeant Jim Yates.
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