Deputies went to Humphrey's home with a search warrant after two theft investigations were linked to the address. When the deputies searching the property asked him to get out of it, he opened fire. The deputies returned fire and called for backup. More than 50 officers from several law enforcement agencies assisted at the scene. Humphrey called 911 from inside the motor home during the standoff. He spent nearly an hour talking with a Yakima police negotiator, but they were unable to reach a solution. Humphrey was killed by officers returning fire. He was a convicted sex offender who had failed to register.
Victim's Name: Jesse J. Humphrey
Agency Responsible: Yakima County Sheriff's Office, Yakima Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Date of Death: January 3, 2014
County: Yakima
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban