MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department has released additional information Sunday and again Monday regarding the drive-by shooting that occurred on West Loop Drive on Friday evening shortly after 9 p.m. during which a 14-year-old boy was killed.  

“Detectives continue an around-the-clock investigation into the shooting and several search warrants have been issued and executed,” a statement from MLPD Cpt. Jeff Sursely said. 

One of those search warrants was executed Saturday by the Moses Lake Tactical Response team at a home at 1518 Buell Drive in Moses Lake to collect evidence related to the investigation, Sursely said.  

In addition to the deceased boy, four other Moses Lake residents were injured and treated at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. They include two female victims aged 26 and 17 and two male victims, both minors, at 17 and 13 years of age. Those victims were reported in stable condition Saturday. All of the victims were found in a vehicle in the 500 block of Loop Drive in Moses Lake.  

MLPD’s Monday statement indicated that none of the victims had any sort of gang affiliation or were involved in criminal activity. 

The shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of West Loop Drive. The scene was locked down until the following morning while MLPD, with the aid of the Washington State Crime Lab, collected evidence.  

A vehicle believed to have been used in the incident has been located and seized as evidence, but no suspects have been reported as arrested as of early Sunday afternoon.  

Considering the death of the boy, the Moses Lake School District has said it is prepared to assist students and staff who are grieving the loss of their classmate and student. Anyone needing to speak with a counselor is advised to speak with their teacher or campus administration to access that care. 

"With profound sadness, we share that one of our students from Frontier Middle School has passed away. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the student’s family, friends, and all those impacted by this tragedy. Losing a young member of our community is devastating. During this difficult time, we are committed to surrounding our students and staff with the support and care they need," MLSD Superintendent Carol Lewis said in a statement sent to families over the weekend.  

The district had resources on hand at Frontier and other campuses Monday, including school counselors, security and safety personnel, MLPD officers, New Hope and additional support staff on hand to help those dealing with the grief of the student's loss. Additional substitute teachers were also on campus at Frontier and other impacted locations throughout the district to provide extra security, coverage and flexibility for those needing time to grieve and support students.   

Sursely has said information will be released as it becomes appropriate to do so while protecting the integrity of the investigation. Anyone with information about the shooting may contact the Moses Lake Police Department and reference case number 25ML03882.  

“No one has been arrested in the shooting, and the investigation is continuing. The City of Moses Lake and MLPD would like to extend our condolences to the families of the victims and the community for this senseless loss, as well as our thanks to (the Grant County Sheriff's Office) and (Washington State Patrol) for their help." 

Those dealing with grief or who know someone who is may contact the resources below for aid. 

Additional resources:  

Crisis Line (24 hours): 1-800-852-2923 

Renew: 509-765-9239 

Moses Lake Community Health: 509-765-0674 

Confluence Health/Behavioral Health: 509-764-6400 

Youth Dynamics: Will be open 3:30-5:30 p.m. daily for middle and high school students