Teen in custody for murder in I-182 drive-by shooting

PASCO, Wash.-- Pasco Police reported Thursday morning that a 17-year old male is in custody in connection with last week's shooting of an 18-year old in what investigators are calling a gang-related shooting.

The victim, who has not yet been identified, died from his injuries earlier this week.

The shooting happened Thursday at about 5:00 p.m. on I-182 in Pasco. Police say the victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.

The suspect was booked into the Benton Franklin Juvenile Justice Center on an investigative hold for First Degree Murder.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Julie Lee at leej@pasco-wa.gov or Detective Jed Abastillas at abastillasj@pasco-wa.gov and reference case 20-151818.