WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – Authorities are currently on the lookout for a suspect involved in a shooting incident at William Wiley Elementary School. The individual is believed to have fatally shot his ex-wife and girlfriend before abducting a one-year-old child. An Amber Alert has been issued by the Washington State Patrol to locate the suspect, Elias Huizar, 39, and the young child named Roman Huizar,1.
Elias Huizar is said to be driving a silver 2009 Toyota Corolla with Washington license plate CBZ4745. Authorities suspect that he may be headed towards Mexico. Huizar, who is wanted for the tragic events, was also facing charges for child rape dating back to February. It is reported that he failed to appear in court on the same morning of the school shooting.
The shooting incident took place at William Wiley Elementary school around 3:23 p.m. as students were being dismissed for the day, prompting multiple schools to implement lockdown procedures as a safety precaution. The West Richland Police Department confirmed that the suspect had also shot and killed someone at his residence.
Investigators have highlighted that Huizar should be considered armed and dangerous, raising concerns that he may pose a threat to the public. The Amber Alert has been expanded to cover both Washington and Oregon regions. Furthermore, it has been disclosed that Huizar, a former Yakima police officer, had previously been accused of child rape, and his trial hearing was scheduled for the day of the tragic events.
Documents pertaining to the February incident involving Huizar reveal disturbing details of a reported sexual assault on a teenager. Allegations suggest that his underage girlfriend had caught him in the act of assaulting her 16-year-old friend inside his home. Huizar’s history as a law enforcement officer spans nearly nine years, from June 2013 to February 2022.
As the situation continues to unfold, authorities are urging anyone with information on Huizar’s whereabouts to contact emergency services immediately. The ongoing developments in this case stress the importance of ensuring community safety and awareness in response to such alarming events. This story will be updated to provide the most current and accurate information available.