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The shooting was reported at 2:50 a.m. last Thursday in the 700 block of West Seventh Street in Wapato.

Pickens is expected to make a court appearance this afternoon on first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm.

There are no suspects at this time. If anyone has any information regarding this homicide, please call Detective Dan Cypher at (509) 574-2566.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Yakima Police Department at 575-6200.

One other person was shot and being treated at a local hospital. No suspects have been arrested as the investigation continues.

Prosecutor Joe Brusic, according to court papers has indicated he will not seek the death penalty in the case.

Robinson is being held in the Yakima County jail as he awaits an appearance before a judge in Yakima County Superior court.

Yakima County sheriff's deputies are searching for clues after finding a woman dead in a mobile home park in the 200 block of E Street in Granger.

Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice says the man in his mid 20's was found in an open area near 5th Avenue and D Street at about 4:00 a.m. Friday morning.

Peyser was first arrested in May shortly after the death but was released because of a lack of evidence.
He's being held in the Yakima County jail on bail set at $100,000.