Results for: Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

A former Washington police officer, Elias Huizar, who was wanted in connection with two killings, was found in Oregon with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His 1-year-old son was found safe with him. Huizar was believed to be heading to Mexico with his son after allegedly killing his ex-wife and another woman, his girlfriend, in West Richland, Washington. Oregon State Police located Huizar driving south on Interstate 5 near Eugene and pursued him. He was found shot in the head, and his condition is currently unknown. The boy was taken into protective custody.

A man suspected of murdering two people and abducting a 1-year-old child in eastern Washington was apprehended on Tuesday afternoon following a police chase near Eugene, Oregon. The suspect, 39-year-old Elias Huizar, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The 1-year-old child was recovered and is safe. Huizar, a former Yakima police officer, was the subject of a multi-state manhunt for the past 24 hours. He was due in court on Monday for an alleged rape charge.