gang shooting

Officers were called to the area of 3rd Avenue and Yakima Avenue at about 7:00PM where they found a victim.

Police say the two chased a car load of other gang members to the area and opened fire on them.

Capt. Jay Seely says it's no secret that the unit is overwhelmed with work.

When they arrived they found a 15-year-old girl, who is a local gang member shot in the chest area.

Cobb says there was an "altercation" earlier in the day that lead to the deadly shooting between the gang members outside the mall.

Local authorities say they've been in use for years in Yakima Police patrol vehicles.

The investigation continues today.

If you have any information contact Yakima Police at 509-575-6200.

Prosecutors say if however more evidence is found in the future they'll consider charges.

Yakima Police are investigating a gang related homicide reported at about 9:30 Monday night. Capt. Jay Seely say a 14-year boy was taken to a hospital by a private vehicle where he died. Seely says they believe the shooting happened in the 1100 block of Willow Street in Yakima...