Yakima Community Grieves the Loss of 18-Year-Old Salvador Granillo After Tragic Shooting at Weekend Party
YAKIMA, WA — A weekend party turned tragic in the early hours of Sunday morning when Salvador Granillo, just 18 years old, was fatally shot following a fight that broke out around 2 a.m. on South Keys Road. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Salvador succumbed to his injuries before help could save him, leaving behind a devastated family and a grieving community.
Police have identified a 21-year-old man as the suspect in the shooting and say he is currently on the run. Authorities believe he may be driving a silver Mitsubishi, and the search to bring him into custody is ongoing.
Salvador, remembered by classmates, teachers, and friends as a kind soul with a bright future, was a student whose presence left a lasting impression. His school community is mourning deeply — not only for a life taken too soon but for the countless moments he never got to live. Counselors have been made available to students as the school copes with the devastating news.
“We’re heartbroken,” said one teacher. “Salvador had so much potential. He was respectful, driven, and well-loved. This is a loss none of us were prepared for.”
The Granillo family, now faced with unimaginable pain, is being held in the thoughts and prayers of many throughout Yakima and beyond. Vigils and community support efforts are already underway to honor Salvador’s memory and stand with his loved ones in their time of grief.
Anyone with information about the suspect or the vehicle involved is urged to contact Yakima authorities immediately.
As the investigation continues, the community clings to memories of Salvador and the legacy of light he leaves behind — a young life, full of promise, stolen far too soon.
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