Native American male Charles M. Burkybile, age 32, was shot and killed at his home in Harrah, near Toppenish, Washington, on January 25, 2014, during an attempted home invasion. The incident unfolded when four men arrived at his residence with the intent to commit a robbery. Burkybile was shot through the door of his home as he tried to prevent the intruders from entering.
He succumbed to a gunshot wound to the chest while being transported to a nearby hospital.
The subsequent investigation by the Yakima County Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of Luis Anguiano and his accomplices. According to court documents, the group had planned the attack and went to Burkybile's home under the guise of purchasing marijuana. When Burkybile refused to engage with them and attempted to close his door, they tried to force their way in, leading to the fatal shooting.
Luis Anguiano was charged with first-degree murder. During his trial, a key testimony came from the driver of the vehicle used in the commission of the crime, who had accepted a plea deal for reduced charges in exchange for his cooperation with the prosecution. Ultimately, Luis Anguiano was convicted of first-degree murder with extreme indifference. In 2015, he was sentenced to nearly 70 years in prison for his role in the death of Charles Burkybile and for an assault charge related to the incident. Information regarding the specific identities and legal outcomes for the other individuals involved in the home invasion is not readily available in public online sources.
