Police say there were at least 3 shooters at Seattle food festival, 1 among the dead
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Police now believe at least three shooters were involved in a shoot-out at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle, with one shooter among the dead. A 15-year-old arrested in connection with the incident failed to appear for a scheduled juvenile court hearing on Monday. Authorities had previously thought there were only two suspects but now indicate at least three, including the teen, a deceased acquaintance, and at least one other individual.
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Juvenile court filing and non-appearance
A 15-year-old arrested in the case did not appear for a scheduled initial appearance in juvenile court on Monday.
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Police believe there were at least three shooters involved in a shoot-out at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle.
South China Morning Post- Juvenile court filing and non-appearance
- Potential charges for multiple suspects
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Loaded language removedPolice now say there were at least three suspects involved in a shoot-out at a crowded food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle over the weekend. One of them was among those killed in the violence.
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Police believe there were at least three shooters involved in a shoot-out at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle.
South China Morning PostOne of the three shooters was among those killed in the violence.
South China Morning PostA 15-year-old arrested in the case did not appear for a scheduled initial appearance in juvenile court on Monday.
South China Morning PostPolice previously believed there were two shooters, but now believe there are at least three.
South China Morning PostThe three suspects include the 15-year-old, an acquaintance who died at the scene, and at least one other.
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