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6 designated crisis responders funded by a grant to Comprehensive Healthcare that could run out within the next year. County officials are hoping the Yakima County Commissioners will consider funding the DCR'S in 2020.

Suicide is the leading cause of death for law enforcement with line of duty deaths holding the second spot with 105 deaths so far this year.

No arrests have been made in either case and there's no word the two shootings are connected.

Toppenish Police say they believe the shooting was gang related.
No arrests have been made.

Police aren't saying if the shooting is connected to the fatal gang related shooting last week in Yakima of a 20-year-old man from Toppenish.

Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of a violent crime fugitive is encouraged to contact the Yakima Police Department at (509) 575-6200 or by calling 9-1-1. Tips can be also be reported to Yakima County Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-248-9980, or the organization’s website at crimesto…

During the foot chase the suspect fired shots at the officer striking him in the leg. The suspect wasn't arrested and police are still looking for him.

National Night Out events across the country are designed to encourage communities to develop healthy partnerships with their local police officers.

All four were arrested and face charges of false imprisonment, robbery and assault. No names have been released.

The murders were the first for both the city of Yakima and Yakima County so far this year.