Name Released in Toppenish Homicide

The man found dead outside Toppenish city limits on Saturday has been identified as a 20-year-old from Whatcom County.

Yakima County Sheriff's detectives say Pedro Marquez-Villa was killed behind a residence in the 900 block of Washington Avenue on Saturday. The man may have died of head injuries as an investigation continues today.

If you have any information about the crime call the sheriff’s office at 574-2500.