murder

Officers are on high alert as they try and tap down the ongoing gang war in Yakima.

The men are charged with murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon.

Yakima County Sheriff's Department officials say the victim is identified as 60-year-old Jorge Villafan.

The man's name hasn't been released as the investigation continues. No arrests have been made.

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.