Crime
15-year-old suspect arrested in shooting death of 16-year-old Alexander Carcamo in Kennewick
UNION GAP, Wash. — The Kennewick Police Department has announced the arrest of a 15-year-old West Richland boy in connection with the December 3 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Alexander Carcamo at an apartment complex on West 10th Avenue.
The juvenile suspect was taken into custody on a charge of first-degree murder following a multi-agency operation involving local law enforcement and the FBI.
Detectives had been actively investigating the case since the night of the shooting, gathering evidence and following numerous leads.
Their work ultimately led to the identification of the 15-year-old as the primary suspect. A warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.
On the evening of December 9, investigators tracked the suspect to a residence in Union Gap, where officers from multiple law enforcement agencies executed two related search warrants—one at a residence on West Pine Street in Union Gap and another on Summitview Road in Cowiche.
The juvenile suspect was located inside the Union Gap home and arrested without incident. According to police, multiple firearms were recovered from both residences and seized as evidence.
The suspect was transported to Kennewick and booked into the Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center on a first-degree murder charge.
During the operation, officers also arrested a second individual on unrelated charges. 20-year-old Andres Medina-Garcia, believed to be connected to recent break-ins at Hubby’s Pizza and Summer’s Hub in Kennewick, was found at the same Union Gap residence and taken into custody. He was transported to the Yakima County Jail.
On December 3 at approximately 7:22 p.m., Kennewick officers responded to reports of an active shooting at an apartment complex on West 10th Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old boy suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers attempted life-saving measures, but the teen—identified by loved ones as Alexander Carcamo—succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Detectives collected evidence and canvassed the area as part of the ongoing investigation. The victim’s family has been notified.
The Kennewick Police Department continues to urge anyone with additional information to contact them at 509-628-0333, or to submit an anonymous tip online.
Orlando, Fla. — Family and friends of 33-year-old Julien Emmanuel Cruz are seeking answers and accountability following his fatal shooting outside a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub early Sunday morning.
According to the Orlando Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:31 a.m. on February 22, 2026, to the 1900 block of North Orange Avenue, just north of Lake Ivanhoe, in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Cruz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed Cruz was born May 18, 1992.
Detectives determined that prior to the shooting, Cruz and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation on the sidewalk outside the nightclub district. Investigators say that during the dispute, the suspect retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot Cruz.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, which patrol officers later located in the 200 block of East New Hampshire Avenue, approximately two blocks from where the shooting occurred.
Police subsequently arrested 37-year-old Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr (DOB: October 29, 1988). He has been charged with Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. Authorities confirmed this case marks the third homicide in Orlando in 2026.
Cruz’s father, Anthony Cruz, said his son and his partner had been at Savoy Orlando enjoying the evening before the violence unfolded.
According to the family, as the couple exited the club after closing time, a vehicle sped past them. Cruz’s partner allegedly yelled toward the occupants of the vehicle, prompting the car to stop. A physical altercation then reportedly began between Cruz’s partner and one of the individuals from the vehicle.
“When they fought, my son saw that was happening. My son went to intervene, and when he intervened, another guy got out of the car, and he got shot,” Anthony Cruz said. “My son didn’t deserve what happened. All I have left is a shirt — a shirt with a bullet hole.”
While police have charged Borja Gil De La Madr, Cruz’s family maintains that another individual may have been directly responsible for pulling the trigger. Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether additional suspects are being sought.
A small memorial has formed across from the nightclub, where members of the community have gathered to honor Cruz’s memory.
Joshua Cooper, owner of Savoy Orlando, said the tragedy has deeply impacted the LGBTQ+ community, even though the shooting occurred off the club’s property.
“I didn’t know the victim, but from everything I’ve been told, I wish I had,” Cooper said. “He seemed like a great kid. Seeing a family that is so heartbroken and so supportive of this community says so much.”
The Orlando Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential additional suspects. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and shooting.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department or Crimeline.
The investigation remains active.