Teen Facing Murder Charges

Summary

Toppenish Police, YPD and the Violent Crime Task Force all on the scene of a SWAT call in Yakima. An anonymous tip led them to 7th Street and La Salle Satruday and now one of the 5 people in custody is facing murder charges.

Story Published: Dec 13, 2009 at 6:57 PM PST

YAKIMA -- Toppenish Police, YPD and the Violent Crime Task Force all on the scene of a SWAT call in Yakima. An anonymous tip led them to 7th Street and La Salle Satruday and now one of the 5 people in custody is facing murder charges.

19-year-old Rudy Madrigal has been charged with first degree murder after he was picked up at a SWAT call. Toppenish Police say Fabian Arredondo now faces homicide related charges. Justin Cavasos is being charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. The other two people were released.

Toppenish Police say the homicide shooting from last week is gang related and the aftermath of a fight at a party.