second degree murder

Son of murder victim arrested by Yakima Police

He was shot in the leg, abdomen and the chest.

Police Capt. Jay Seely says the woman and child arrived at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital at about 11:05 pm.

Capt. Jay Seely says the teen turned himself into authorities Monday at the Yakima County Juvenile Justice Center.

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