TOPPENISH — An 18-year-old Harrah man received nonlife-threatening injuries after being shot three times Saturday night, according to the Toppenish Police Department.
The incident occurred at 8:15 p.m. in the 100 block of North Fir Street. According to the news release, the victim — whose name has not been released — said he was walking in the area when he was confronted by a car full of gang members yelling threats at him.
They fired three rounds, which hit him in the leg and lower abdomen. He was transferred to an area hospital. His condition was not immediately available Sunday.
Two vehicles were seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed.
Both were described as ’90s-model Hondas, possibly Accords or Civics. One is white with a green stripe and the other is gray or silver. Specific information on the suspects was not available. The case is considered gang- related.
Anyone with more information on the shooting is encouraged to contact the Toppenish Police Department at 509-865-4355.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/20/man-treated-after-being-shot-saturday-in-toppenish
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