Wapato

Jury Clears Suspect on Murder Charges, Convicts Co-defendant in Wapato Drive-by Shooting

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WAPATO, Wash. — A significant court ruling emerged from the Yakima County Superior Court on Friday, absolving Elias Joel C. Campos-Dones of murder and drive-by shooting charges linked to a fatal incident in Wapato. Meanwhile, the jury found Xavier Anthony Randall guilty of second-degree murder and related accusations stemming from the May 5 shooting death of Charlie Jimenez. During the trial, it surfaced that Randall also faced charges for fleeing police after attempting to evade a Toppenish officer soon after Jimenez was fatally shot. This action led to an escalated pursuit that concluded with Randall’s … Read more

Jury Trial Date Set for Suspects in Wapato Homicide Case

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YAKIMA, Wash. — A jury trial is set to commence for two men accused of a fatal shooting in Wapato, Washington earlier this year. Elias Campos-Dones and Xavier Randall are slated to appear in court on February 3, facing charges related to the May incident. The case dates back to May 6, when law enforcement was called to a scene where a man had been reported with a gunshot wound. Yakima County Sheriff’s deputies, alongside Wapato Police Department officers, swiftly responded to the distress call. Upon arrival, authorities witnessed a vehicle speeding away from the … Read more