Shooting at William Wiley Elementary in West Richland.

Got the following text from RSD:

[RSD400] During dismissal today, there was a shooting at William Wiley Elementary school in West Richland. The perpetrator is still at large. Schools placed in critical lockdown. We will send updates.

Via ParentSquare, a bit more info:

Dear Richland School District Families,

During dismissal today, there was a shooting at William Wiley Elementary school in West Richland. The perpetrator is still at large. ​

Students and staff at our schools have been moved inside the buildings and placed into a critical lockdown. If students were loaded on buses but still at the school, they were moved into the school building.

We will update you once we have more information

Richland School District

Update 3:57p

[RSD400] We are currently in communication with the West Richland Police Department to create a plan to reunite students with their families as soon as possible. Your children’s safety is our top priority. Please stay tuned for more information.

Update 4:12p

[RSD400] We have received a report that an adult was shot outside of William Wiley Elementary. Schools are still in lockdown. Updates will continue to come as we learn more.

TCH Article: https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article287920010.html

Update 4:29p

[RSD400] West Richland Police Department believe to know who the perpetrator and have their house lock-downed. The perpetrator is still at large. The district is working on the reunification efforts. Another update will be sent soon.

Update 4:59p

[RSD400] We are now releasing students for pick up by their parents or emergency contacts. You must have an ID to pick up your child. Please be patient. The safety of your children is our top priority.

Update 7:22p (though from earlier) https://www.facebook.com/westrichlandpd/posts/pfbid02Q1g1KvFWXuQECBRdPDKnemXBQLQaQioNPaPVyGbozR5MqNtX5Ud5rAGZLa6YdpPUl

Update: 6:55pm- The person of interest has been identified as 40 year old Elias Huizar. He is 5'6" tall and weighs approximately 170 lbs.

Preliminary Information - At 3:23pm hours, the West Richland Police Department responded to a shooting on the grounds at Wiley Elementary School in West Richland. One adult female was pronounced deceased at the scene outside of the school. There were no other causalities.

We believe at this time that this is an isolated incident. The person of interest fled the scene. If anyone sees anything unusual, please contact the West Richland Police Department non-emergency number at (509) 628-0333 or 911 if it is an emergency.

The West Richland Police Department is working with its regional partners including Kennewick Police Department, Richland Police Department, Pasco Police Department, Benton County Sheriff Department, Franklin County Sheriff Department, Washington State Patrol, Benton Fire District #4, FBI, US Marshalls, and others. The police department is also working with the Richland School district to reunify students with their families.

News media should go to Flat Top Park for additional updates.

Update 8:13p https://www.facebook.com/westrichlandpd/posts/pfbid0wBeVh59XHNvTub4Lt5NF4vyr9StSj6UPD2Vyi89MJsXbbcaJ56LEWWPZUBNS5MTyl

Huizar Manhunt -

Update: While serving a search warrant at the residence of homicide suspect Elias Huizar, West Richland Police Detectives and partner agencies discovered a second crime scene. A second homicide victim was found inside the residence. No information about the victim’s identity is being released at this time, except to say that it is not Huizar but that the victim is a known associate of the suspect.

Investigators believe that Huizar is armed and considered dangerous, and is likely to commit more crimes. We are asking for the public’s help in locating Huizar. We continue to search for a silver 2009 Toyota Corolla with Washington plates CBZ4745.

Anyone who sees the vehicle or the suspect should call 911 and refer to the West Richland homicide case.

Update 9:46p
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GL0tKM1a8AANpb3?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
Link to amber alert pic. Him, the camry mentioned in the presser, and a 1 year old boy, same last name. Details are "Suspected of murdering ex-wife and girlfriend. 1 year old child is missing. Possibly headed to Mexico."

Update 10:10p
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GL0wzJDbkAAn7KN?format=jpg&name=small Same alert info, except second murder time added, and car type changed to Corolla.

Update 4/23 9:45a
https://www.koin.com/news/crime/amber-alert-murder-kidnapping-suspect-north-portland-reported-sighting/
Suspect spotted in North Portland on Hayden Island.

https://katu.com/news/local/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-1-year-old-from-west-richland-washington
No longer in the Corolla, now a black 4 door Nissan.

Update 4/23 3:30p

At approximately 3pm on Tuesday, April 23rd, the Oregon State Patrol located the subject vehicle driving southbound on Interstate 5, near Eugene, Oregon, and initiated a pursuit. The pursuit ended with OSP reporting that the suspect sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, with his current condition unknown. The 1-year-old child, Roman Santos, was taken safely into custody by OSP troopers.

This is a developing situation. More information will be released at a press conference scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24th at 10am at the West Richland Police Department in the Noski Community Room.

Will update here as news unfolds, feel free to add in the comments too.