Jaime Garcia-Garnica, 27, was shot and killed on September 1, 2025, in the 1800 block of Cornell Avenue in Yakima, Washington. Officers who responded to the scene found Garcia-Garnica with a gunshot wound; he died there before he could be taken to a hospital. A 32-year-old man was also shot and treated at Multicare Yakima Memorial for non-life-threatening injuries.

Yakima Police have not announced any arrests and say the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have not confirmed a motive; they noted the neighborhood has a history of gang-related violence but did not say whether that applies to this incident. Police believe people in the community may have information and are asking anyone with details to come forward.

Family members remember Garcia-Garnica as a devoted father who sacrificed for his children and hoped to return his family to Mexico someday. A visitation was scheduled for September 12, 2025. If anyone knew Jaime or saw activity around Cornell Avenue on September 1, please share what might help the investigation.