WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – Police are searching for the alleged William Wiley Elementary School shooter who reportedly killed his ex-wife and girlfriend and abducted a one-year-old, according to an Amber Alert from the Washington State Patrol.
The Amber Alert reports that law enforcement is searching for Elias Huizar, 39, and Roman Huizar, 1. Elias is reportedly driving a silver 2009 Toyota Corolla with Washington plate CBZ4745 and is possibly driving to Mexico, according to WSP.
Huizar is suspected of shooting a woman at William Wiley on Mon., April 22 and killing another at his home, according to the West Richland Police Department. He is also facing charges for child rape from February and was supposed to be in court the same morning.
The initial shooting happened around 3:23 p.m. as students were being released from William Wiley for the day. Several schools were locked down as a result, according to WRPD.
Investigators believe that Huizar is armed and dangerous and may commit more crimes. The public is asked to call 911 if Huizar is seen.
WRPD confirmed with NonStop Local that Huizar, a former Yakima police officer, was charged in February with child rape. His trial was set for Mon., April 22, however was stricken, according to court documents.
Court documents detailing the February incident say officers were made aware of a possible sexual assault by Huizar of a teenager on Feb. 3 with reports that his underage girlfriend caught him assaulting her 16-year-old friend in his home.
Huizar worked as a police officer for almost nine years, from June 2013 to February 2022.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
