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The annual report released Wednesday by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs shows a 12.3% increase in violent crime in Washington State last year.

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Capt. Jay Seely says detectives believe there are other victims possibly in the Yakima area.

Officers from the Yakima Valley Special Investigations Unit are handling the investigation into the shooting on Saturday, April 16.

Because of that shortage the department had to cancel the traffic unit last year which means fewer drivers are being pulled over for traffic infractions.

For a variety of reasons, including new police reform laws, passed by state lawmakers, the Yakima Police Department is short 19 officers.

the Yakima Police Department is short 19 officers.

21-year-old Moises Bello-Medina of Yakima has been charged with 1st Degree Unlawful possession of a firearm, Theft of a motor vehicle, attempt to elude law enforcement and 2nd Degree felony Assault

. Last year 18 officers left the local department and 1 officer so far this year.