Amber Alert issued; Ex-Yakima cop wanted for murder

Tim Steele

April 23, 2024 at 1:25 AM·1 min read

BREAKING UPDATE: Authorities say a former police officer wanted for kidnapping his son after allegedly killing two people in Washington state shot himself after a police chase ended on Interstate 5 north of Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday afternoon. His 1-year-old son is safe in police custody, while the suspect’s current condition is unknown at this time, according to authorities.

Stay with KOIN 6 News as this story develops.

Earlier story below:

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A former Yakima police officer is suspected of killing two people — including his ex-wife — then kidnapping a 1-year-old boy.

Elias Huizar fled the scene at the William Wiley Elementary School in West Richland Monday afternoon after a shooting that killed one of the women. Authorities said they believe he is in a silver 2009 Toyota Corolla with a license plate of CBZ-4745.

Elias Huizar is 39, 5-feet-6, 170 pounds and also has brown hair and brown eyes.

West Richland police said they believe Huizar — who was a Yakima officer from June 2013 to February 2022 — is armed and dangerous and is likely to commit more crimes.

According to KIRO in Seattle, another homicide victim was found at Huizar’s residence when authorities searched.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

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