The suspect in Wednesday's shooting in the parking lot of a Pasco gas station has been identified by police as Fernando Jesus Loera, 21, of Pasco.

A police press release says he also is a registered sex offender and a known gang member.

Officers are still searching for him and the Chevy Silverado extended cab truck that he was driving.

The police are requesting to be called immediately if he is spotted and warn he is considered armed and dangerous.

Information concerning this incident has been forwarded to the Franklin County Prosecutor for arrest warrants, according to the press release.