19-year-old injured in latest shooting


Yakima Herald Republic

 

YAKIMA, Wash. — Authorities are investigating a shooting early Tuesday that seriously wounded a 19-year-old Yakima man.

Yakima police responding to reports of gunfire about 1:05 a.m. found Jose C. Campos with multiple gunshot wounds inside his home in the 1300 block of South Seventh Avenue, Sgt. Tony Bennett wrote in a news release.

Witnesses told police that somebody shot at the victim from outside the home, the release said. No suspects have been identified. The shooting is considered gang-related.

Campos remained in serious condition Tuesday afternoon at a local hospital, authorities said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Yakima Police Department at 509-575-6200.



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