Man shot several times and killed during argument in Toppenish

Three men are now in custody

Jamison Keefover by Jamison Keefover

Three men are in police custody after a 50-year-old man was shot to death during an argument in Toppenish.

At approximately 10:23 p.m. on April 19, the four men were arguing outside an apartment in the 100 block of North Beech Street, Toppenish Police Department said in a statement.

One of the men pulled a pistol and shot the victim, Daniel Campos, 50, several times. Life-saving efforts were made but Campos was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other three men left the scene in a vehicle that was located shortly after. The three men were arguing and later identified by witnesses at the scene.

The three suspects include an 18-year-old, 17-year-old and 20-year-old. They all have ties to gang and this case is considered gang-related. The men were booked on charges of 2nd Degree Murder.

Anyone with further information about the case is encouraged to contact Toppenish Police at (509)865-4355 with the case number 19P1526.

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