Police search for shooting suspect here

2013-1226-wanted-manTwenty-one-year-old Miguel Martinez is being sought by Yakima County authorities for the shooting death of Carmen Johnson, the stepson of a Sunnyside Police Officer.

Martinez opened fire in a large crowd and killed Johnson, who was trying to break up a fight at the time.

The shooting occurred in the Grandview area on Dec 15th. Authorities believe that Martinez likely fled the Grandview area just after the shooting. He has family and gang affiliations in the Mount Vernon, Anacortes and Benton County areas.

Miguel Martinez is currently listed as one of Washignton's Most Wanted. If you have any information as to his whereabouts, please call 800-222-TIPS and pass it along to CrimeStoppers of Washington or dial 911 and ask to speak with an officer.

Do not approach or contact Martinez. He is considered armed and dangerous.