Three people were confirmed dead after a shooting in southern Washington state early Tuesday morning, authorities said. The gunman, who authorities later identified as 21-year-old Jarid Haddock, stole a car and fled the scene.
Officers initially responded to a call reporting a man shooting at a store, Yakima Police Chief Matthew Murray said at a news conference at the scene.
Three people were found dead when officers arrived, then the gunman drove across the street to another store and shot a fourth person inside their car. Authorities believe the suspect fled in a gray or silver Chrysler 200.
The police chief warned the public to be aware of a possible ongoing threat to the community as the location of the gunman remained at large.
"This is a dangerous person. It's random, so there's a risk to the community,” Murray said. "We don't have a motive, we don't know why. So we will do everything we can to find and catch that person and keep the public informed."