On the night of May 12, 2020, in Yakima, Washington, a shooting incident claimed the life of 39-year-old Danny Branscomb, a White male. The event unfolded at approximately 10:25 p.m. when law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of 6th Avenue and Gordon Road. Upon their arrival, they discovered Branscomb inside a vehicle, having sustained a gunshot wound to the head.
Emergency medical aid was administered at the scene by officers until paramedics arrived and
transported Branscomb to Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital. Despite the medical attention he received, he succumbed to his injuries later that evening. At the time of the incident, Branscomb's wife was with him and placed the call to 911, reporting that her husband had been shot by someone in a passing vehicle.
Authorities have stated their belief that the shooting was not a random act of violence. Investigators suspect that Branscomb was specifically targeted due to his known affiliations with a local gang. Detectives from the Yakima Police Department's Major Crimes and Gang Unit were assigned to the case. They received information about another vehicle that may have been involved in the shooting but were unable to locate it in the immediate aftermath.
In the days following the shooting, the investigation remained active, with an autopsy scheduled to be performed. Law enforcement officials appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the individual or individuals responsible for Danny Branscomb's death. However, there have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the homicide. The case, believed to be a targeted, gang-related incident, remains unresolved.
