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Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren't from teen shooter's gun
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Gene Johnson And Hallie Golden, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Police have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the incident and filed charges against them.
A recent shootout at a crowded food festival in Seattle has resulted in the deaths of two bystanders and a 19-year-old suspect. Police have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the incident and filed charges against them. The King County prosecutor's office has charged the teen with first-degree assault and unlawful possession of a handgun.
According to court documents, preliminary testing suggests the bullets that killed the bystanders did not come from the gun the teen was firing. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including information about the investigation and the charges filed against the teen.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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