Washington Ex-Officer Elias Huizar Identified as Perpetrator in Double Homicide and Kidnapping

Elias Huizar, a former police officer, fatally shot his ex-wife and girlfriend before fleeing with his son, leading to a multi-state manhunt that ended with his suicide.

Elias Huizar, a former Yakima police officer, is confirmed to have killed his ex-wife, Amber Rodriguez, and his 17-year-old girlfriend, Angelica Santos.
Santos, who was also the mother of Huizar's child, was found dead at his home; her cause of death is pending an autopsy.
Huizar led police on a chase across state lines, ending in Oregon where he died by suicide after a vehicle crash and gunfire exchange.
An Amber Alert was issued for Huizar's 1-year-old son, Roman Santos, who was found unharmed in the back seat of the vehicle.
Investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including potential motives and the timeline of events.