Just 10 percent of gun carrying convicts said they got weapons through purchases or trades at gun shows, flea markets, firearm stores, and pawn shops .
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Yakima Police Department at (509) 575-6200 or by calling 9-1-1. Tips can be also be reported to Yakima County Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-248-9980.
Yakima County Prosecutor Joe Brusic says the law doesn't allow people to pull a gun to defend or regain property unless it's within a private home. And even then, he says, the person must feel like their life is in danger.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Yakima Police Department at (509) 575-6200 or by calling 9-1-1. Tips can be also be reported to Yakima County Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-248-9980.
Yakima Police say if you received or purchased a big ticket item like a new big screen tv or computer, don't leave the empty box on the curb with the rest of your garbage and recycling to be picked up. They say that's just a big advertisement for thieves to break into your home.