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The disgraced former school cop who was on the run after shooting his ex-wife and 17-year-old girlfriend before kidnapping his one-year-old son was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Oregon State Police confirmed.
Elias Huizar, 39, killed his ex-wife Amber Rodriguez at William Wiley Elementary school on Monday afternoon during dismissal, according to Washington State Police. The couple's 9-year-old son told police that he watched his father shoot his mother several times.
Police searching for Huizar found a second victim, his girlfriend Angelica 'Jelly' Santos, dead in his home, which is on the same block as the West Richland school. First-degree murder charges were filed against him late Monday night, as well as an aggravated circumstance allegation of domestic violence and firearm enhancement.
Police across Washington and Oregon, as well as federal law enforcement, had begun a manhunt that ended around 3pm local time Monday, when police vehicles began a pursuit.
Eventually, Huizar crashed into a vehicle, spun into the median of the I-5 highway in Oregon and stopped his 2009 Toyota Corolla. Before police could establish contact, he'd shot himself in the head and was declared dead at the scene, Oregon State Trooper Kyle Kennedy confirmed at a press conference Tuesday night.
His 1-year-old son with the Santos, Roman, was found safe and is currently being cared for by officials.
Elias Huizar, 39, the disgraced former school cop who was on the run after shooting his ex-wife and 17-year-old girlfriend before kidnapping his one-year-old son was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Oregon State Police confirmed
His 1-year-old son with the teenager, Roman, was found safe. A spokesperson for Washington State Police confirmed to DailyMail.com that the Amber Alert has been canceled. Police were seen carrying the baby away from Huizar's alleged vehicle
The troopers began chasing ex-Yakima, Washington officer Elias Huizar when they saw him driving southbound on Interstate 5 near Eugene, Oregon, at about 3 p.m. Tuesday
Law enforcement secures the scene of a traffic stop on Interstate 5 north of Eugene where Huizar was found dead
The troopers began chasing ex-Yakima, Washington officer Elias Huizar when they saw him driving southbound on Interstate 5 near Eugene, Oregon, at about 3 p.m. Tuesday.
It ended with a state trooper reporting that Huizar had shot himself in the head. His current condition is unknown.
They noted that his son had been taken into their custody safely.
Huizar killed his ex-wife Amber Rodriguez at William Wiley Elementary school on Monday afternoon during dismissal, according to Washington State Police.
The former couple´s 9-year-old son told officers that 'he observed his father, Elias Huizar, shoot his mother,' documents say.
Rodriguez worked at the school, while Huizar had recently worked as a substitute teacher in the Richland School District, the district confirmed in a Facebook post Tuesday.
Police searching for Huizar found a second victim, his girlfriend 17-year-old Angelica 'Jelly' Santos, dead in his home, which is on the same block as the school.
According to court filings earlier this year, Huizar met the girl as a school resource officer in Yakima.
Police believe that Amber Marie Rodriguez was shot dead by her estranged husband outside of the elementary school where she works on Monday afternoon
Police searching for Huizar found a second victim, his girlfriend 17-year-old Angelica 'Jelly' Santos, dead in his home, which is on the same block as the school
She was 11 when they met, and 15 when he impregnated her, Rodriguez wrote in seeking a protection order against him.
The Yakima Police Department said in a Facebook post Tuesday that Huizar left the department in 2021 'after receiving discipline.' It did not provide any other information.
Huizar, a former Yakima police officer, shared Roman with Santos, who was 15 year's old when she was impregnated, according to police.
The former school cop was due in court Monday to face child rape charges; he is accused of raping his underaged girlfriend and her 16-year-old friend.
In February, Huizar pleaded not guilty to rape charges. Days before the two murders, Rodriguez had filed for a new custody arrangement involving their two children.
Rodriguez wrote in her petition for a protection order that her divorce from Huizar became final last year, and she had not been aware that he was having a relationship with the same teen he had met as a resource officer until he was charged with rape.
The ex-wife worked at the school where she was killed, according to the Washington State Police. In addition Rodriguez also worked as a real estate agent.
She said she feared for the safety of her children, and said she would be seeking a modification of their parenting plan.
Rodriguez worked at the school where she was killed, according to the Washington State Police. In addition Rodriguez also worked as a real estate agent
Angelica's brother Damien Santos wrote: 'It breaks my heart to write this but unfortunately my sister has passed away at the young age of 17 November 5 2006 - April 22 2024'
Rodriguez filed for the modification last Friday, court records show. The protection order was issued in February and was to remain in effect for a year; under it, he was barred from possessing firearms.
The Richland School District said it terminated Huizar's employment following his arrest in February. It said it had received recommendations from the Yakima School District before hiring him in 2022, and that he had passed background checks.
'We are extremely
