Suspect Sought in Casino Parking Lot Shooting

(Toppenish, WA) -- The Yakima County Sheriff's Office says they need your help in finding a suspect who shot a woman in the parking lot of the Legends Casino Hotel. This happened early Monday morning (October 4^th). Casino security found the woman and directed deputies to the crime scene. Deputies observed the woman had a gunshot wound to her head and torso. Deputies provided first aid until medics arrived and took her to the hospital by ambulance.

Authorities say they've identified the suspect in the shooting as 41-year-old Buddy Byron Mckenzie. If anyone has information, they're asked to call Detective Reyna at (509)574-2567 or CrimeStoppers at (800) 248-9980 www.crimestoppersyakco.org. Please reference Case 21C16703