Two Suspects Wanted In Kennewick Drive-By

Kennewick Police are looking for two suspects wanted in connection to Sunday night's drive-by on 8th Avenue in Kennewick.  Two homes and four vehicles were damaged by gunfire.

The shooting was gang related.

On Tuesday, Kennewick Detectives developed information to arrest Mitchell Talavera (22) for his involvement in the shooting.

Later in the evening, officers located Mitchell Talavera near Clearwater Ave. and Quay St., and took him into custody without incident.

Talavera was booked into the Benton County Jail for Drive-By Shooting.

As the investigation progressed, Detectives developed information to arrest Nickolas Medelez (25) for Drive-By Shooting and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1st degree.

Nickolas Medelez hasn’t been located and Kennewick Police need assistance with finding him.

Police are also searching for Javier Valdez (24) for his involvement in the shooting.

A nationwide arrest warrant for Assault 2nd degree and for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1st degree has been issued.

Several search warrants have been served related to this case. Detectives have recovered several firearms and ammunition.

Others arrested in connection to the shooting are:

*Tomas Hinojosa Jr (38) – Unlawful Possession/Firearm 1st and two arrest warrants.

*Andres Torres-Rodriguez (28) – Unlawful Possession/Firearm 1st

If someone has information that they would like to provide while remaining confidential, they may call the Crime Stoppers line at:  586-TIPS (8477), 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit tricitiescimestoppers.org