West Richland double-murder suspect found after chase near Eugene, OR, abducted child safe

0

EUGENE, Ore. – According to the West Richland Police Department, the suspected West Richland double-murderer and abductor of a one-year-old child from Monday was found following a pursuit near Eugene, Oregon.

Elias Huizar, 39, was spotted at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday by the Oregon State Patrol driving southbound on I-5.

WRPD says the pursuit ended with Huizar sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His current condition is unknown.

The one-year-old child, Roman Santos, is safe and was taken in by OSP troopers.

WRPD says a press conference with more information will be released on Wed., April 24 at 10 a.m.

 

FOX41 Yakima©FOX11 TriCities©