Suspect Arrested After Sunday Shooting of High School Senior in Yakima

A 21-year-old man wanted for a fatal shooting in Yakima on Sunday is behind bars after being arrested on Monday. Authorities say Isreal Barriga Vargas was wanted for the death of a Seattle-area high school student at a party in Yakima on Sunday. 18-year-old Garfield High School student Salvador "Junior" Granillo was shot and killed early Sunday morning after a fight at a party in the 1500 block of South Keys Road.

A MANHUNT WITH AN ENDING

Yakima County Sheriff's Deputies since Sunday have been searching for the suspect, Barriga Vargas wanted after the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Granillo who authorities say was trying to break up the fight when he was shot. Granillo was rushed to Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital where he died shortly after the shooting.

 THE VICTIM WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL IN A PRIVATE VEHICLE

Officers found Granillo and learned of the shooting after getting a call from the hospital when Granillo arrived in a private vehicle for treatment. A press release from the Yakima County Sheriff's Office says after days of searching for the suspect the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender’s Task Force, US Marshal Service, Yakima County Sheriff’s Office, Yakima Police Department, Washington State DOC found Barriga Vargas at a home in the 900 Block of S. 90th Avenue.

THE SUSPECT GAVE UP WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS

Authorities surrounded the home and made an announcement for Barriga Vargas to surrender which he did without incident. He was taken to the Yakima County Jail where he was booked on Murder in the Second Degree.

DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING THAT COULD HELP POLICE?

The press release says if you have any information in reference to the homicide incident, please contact the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office (Detective Copper) (509) 574-2500 or 800-572-0490. Tips to include anonymous tips can also be called Crime Stoppers of Yakima County at 248-9980 or 800-248-9980 or on the internet at yakima.crimestoppersweb.com.