July 22, 2023
WAPATO, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) was involved in an officer-involved shooting after 1 a.m. Saturday near milepost 45 on Interstate 82 near Wapato.
The Yakima Valley Special Investigation Team (YVSIU) is the independent investigation team (IIT) investigating the incident. All inquiries, as well as what lead up to the officer-involved shooting, are to be directed to the YVSIU per WAC 139-12. The contact for the YVSIU is Public Information Officer (PIO) Casey Schilperoort (509) 571-4842.
Per WAC 139-12, the IIT is unable to release any criminal history related to the individual, which includes the circumstances surrounding the initial contact, which prompted the law enforcement response. This information can only be released if specifically requested by the media, and is able to be released consistent with the Public Records Act Chapter 42.56 RCW
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