On the evening of December 21, 2023, 36-year-old Juan Belloso was shot and killed in the driveway of his Kennewick home on South Vancouver Street. The attack happened about 8:40 p.m. as he was bringing groceries inside. Neighbors heard gunshots and called 911; Belloso was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later died at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. No one else was at the residence when the shooting occurred.

Investigators describe the killing as a targeted execution. Evidence indicates the assailant parked nearby, approached on foot and fired several shots before fleeing. Neighbors heard the shots but did not see the shooter. Police say they believe Belloso likely knew his attacker, but no suspect has been publicly identified and no arrests have been made. Belloso worked as a mechanic and was a father of two; family and law enforcement say he was not involved in gang or drug activity. Court records show mostly minor driving-related charges and a 2009 incident involving taking a corrections officer’s vehicle. Detectives say people in the community may hold crucial information.

If anyone in Kennewick knew Juan, his routines, or saw anything unusual that night, please share information with the investigators.