Rocky James Fogler, a 32-year-old White man born July 16, 1992, was shot and killed in Yakima, Washington in the early morning of November 8, 2024. Officers were sent to the 400 block of Erickson Lane about 2:35 a.m. after reports of gunfire and found Fogler with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Yakima Police Department has classified the death as a homicide and assigned its Gang Unit to the investigation, with public statements indicating the shooting may be gang-related. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified as of the latest reports. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact the Yakima Police Department or Yakima County CrimeStoppers.

Fogler’s death occurred the same day as another fatal shooting in Yakima that resulted in two more deaths, a development that has compounded community concern. If anyone knew Rocky, saw activity on Erickson Lane that night, or has information about the shooting, please contact law enforcement.