A late‑afternoon shooting on May 24, 2021, left 16‑year‑old Gavin Hayes of Quincy dead and another young man wounded in Moses Lake, Washington. Officers were called to a residence in the 300 block of South Gibby Road around 4:30 p.m.; first aid was rendered but Gavin died at the scene from a gunshot to the chest. An 18‑year‑old male from Moses Lake was also injured and taken to Samaritan Hospital.

Investigators found that at least ten rounds had been fired from the area of a residence on Lee Street, near the South Gibby Road home. The Grant County Coroner ruled Gavin’s death a homicide. Detectives described the shooting as gang‑related and asked the public for tips.

If anyone knew Gavin, was in the neighborhood that afternoon, or has information about shootings near South Gibby Road or Lee Street, please come forward.