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Sunnyside Shooting Suspects Arraigned in Yakima County Superior Court

Sunnyside, WALocal News

Two 18-year-old suspects, Aundrae Rodolfo Carreon and Angel Emmanuel Plascencia-Gutierrez, were arraigned in Yakima County Superior Court on January 24, 2025, following a deadly shooting in Sunnyside, Washington. Carreon, charged with four counts of premeditated first-degree murder, entered a not guilty plea during a virtual appearance while in custody, with bail set at $500,000. His attorney noted they had not met prior to the hearing, and Carreon is scheduled for a follow-up court appearance on February 27. Plascencia-Gutierrez appeared without legal counsel due to a lack of public defenders and is out on a $5,000 bail, facing charges related to firearm possession. The incident that led to their arrest resulted in the tragic death of Isabel Rodriguez, who was shot on January 7 while in her vehicle.

Sunnyside police are investigating whether the shooting is gang-related, as multiple reports of gunfire were logged in the area around the same time. Investigators also found discarded clothing and a weapon linked to the suspects during their search. The case underscores the community's ongoing battle with gun violence and the need for effective law enforcement response.

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