YAKIMA, Wash. – UPDATE, SEPT. 28, 2:15 P.M.
According to a post from YPD, the 47-year-old woman transported to the hospital has died as a result of her gunshot wounds.
Investigators will release the identities of the involved following an autopsy.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE:
The Yakima Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on the morning of Sept. 28.
According to a YPD news release, police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Prospect Way and N. 66th Ave at approximately 10:15 a.m.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a 43-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman with gunshot wounds.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was transported to a Seattle hospital.
According to YPD, the shooting may be the result of a domestic violence incident that occurred prior.
YPD Major Crimes Unit and Special Assault Unit are investigating.
Anyone with information on the incident should contact YPD Detective Scott Gronewald at (509) 576-6597.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
