(Richland, Wash.) — A man charged with shooting an approaching police officer, Pasco, while his vehicle was stopped at a convenience store near Highway 395 and West Court Street, was charged in connection with the matter shortly after. was fast tracked to. David Ramos-Galvez opened fire on approaching police officers back on Friday, March 24, leading police in a chase that ended on Road 64 and Argent Road. was taken into custody after being shot by a Benton County Sheriff’s Deputy. Franklin County prosecutors have charged two counts of attempted first-degree murder (RCW 9A.28.020(1) and (A.32.030(1)(a)) and one count of attempted escape from a police vehicle being pursued. Indicted for count and issued warrant (RCW 46.61.024).
A warrant was issued in the case because Ramos Galvez was out of prison and in a local hospital for treatment after he was shot. SIU said he is in stable condition. Ramos Galvez is expected to face jail time once he is medically acquitted.
This remains an ongoing SIU investigation. If anyone has more information about this incident, please contact any of his SIU sergeants listed.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Stephen Warren – swarren@franklincountywa.gov – 509-792-4324
Richland Police Department Detective John Raby – jraby@ci.richland.wa.us – 509-942-7713
