A 15-year-old boy has died and another teenager was injured in a shooting in Pasco, Washington, as police investigate a suspected gang-related confrontation that led to murder and assault charges against a 22-year-old man.
The shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2026, in an alley between Court and Brown streets and between Seventh and Fifth avenues, according to Pasco police and local media reports.
Investigators said two teenagers were spray-painting graffiti when members of a rival group approached them. Gunfire erupted during the encounter, killing the younger teenager and leaving the second teen with a graze wound to the head. The injured teenager was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Suspect Arrested After Deadly Gunfire
Police identified the suspect as a 22-year-old man who allegedly initiated the exchange of gunfire. He sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen and received medical treatment before being taken into custody.
Court documents cited by local news outlets indicate that a silver Toyota arrived at the scene shortly before the shooting. Investigators are examining the events surrounding the confrontation and the possible involvement of other individuals.
The suspect faces charges of second-degree murder and first-degree assault in connection with the incident. He appeared in court on Monday, October 12, where a judge set bail at $1 million, according to reports. The charges remain allegations to be resolved through the legal process. <Cite refs={[“turn983408news13″,”turn983408news15”]}/>
Police Seek Information From Witnesses
Investigators have said that several people were present when the shooting occurred. Authorities have expressed concern that witnesses have been reluctant to cooperate with the investigation.
Police are working to establish the full sequence of events, including whether additional people fired weapons and what triggered the confrontation.
The killing has raised renewed concerns about gun violence involving young people and the risks associated with suspected gang disputes.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to contact law enforcement to assist with the ongoing investigation.
As investigators continue gathering evidence, the death of the 15-year-old has left the community confronting the consequences of a violent encounter that ended a young life and injured another teenager.