Full Notification

Sunnyside, WA- Just before noon yesterday Sunnyside Police received a request to respond to Toppenish Community Hospital regarding a 2 year old boy who was brought in to the hospital deceased. Upon contact with Toppenish Police Officers it was determined that the incident had occurred in Sunnyside in the 1100 block of Decatur Ave. Sunnyside Police Officers and Detectives began an investigation into the death of the 2 year old boy. The investigation is ongoing pending an autopsy scheduled for this morning. Sunnyside Police have taken one adult male into custody in this investigation. Both the suspect and the victim were residents at the house. More information will be released as the investigation continues. We don’t believe this to be a random act of violence and are taking all necessary precautions to complete a thorough investigation.



Sunnyside Police Department Detectives continue to investigate this incident. If you have any information regarding this case please call 509.836.6200.