Jose Silva, 23, was found dead on January 6, 2015, behind a vacant home on Mahre Road in Yakima, Washington. A cable technician discovered the body; an autopsy determined Silva died of multiple gunshot wounds, including shots to the head and chest. The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation.

Detectives developed evidence indicating the killing was gang-related and identified suspects. Arrests were made, including of 23-year-old Walter Garcia and a 30-year-old man. Reportedly, clothing belonging to Silva was found at Garcia’s residence. The motive is described as tied to gang activity, and authorities continued to assemble the specific circumstances that led to the shooting. Silva’s survivors include his wife, daughter, parents and siblings.

Did anyone in Yakima at the time have information about Silva’s associations or movements around January 6, 2015?