Police search for man called ‘cat killer’ in pair of Pasco assaults

Police are searching for a suspect nicknamed “cat killer” or “hyena” in a pair of assaults in downtown Pasco.

The suspect is described as being 5-foot-4, skinny and walking with a limp.

He attacked two men with a tree branch on Thursday night, breaking one of the victim’s arm, police said.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact police at 509-545-3421.

This story was originally published February 26, 2016 at 12:50 PM with the headline "Police search for man called ‘cat killer’ in pair of Pasco assaults."