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Court documents filed Wednesday indicate that projectiles recovered from two victims killed during a violent outbreak at the Bite of Seattle festival last Sunday did not originate from the untraceable firearm in the possession of a 15-year-old apprehended at the location. The King County prosecutor’s office has brought charges of first-degree assault with a firearm enhancement and illegal handgun possession by a minor, according to statements from law enforcement officials.
Evidence from the chaotic scene points to at least four separate weapons discharged during the gunbattle, based on shell casings discovered by authorities. Police confirmed that a 19-year-old suspect perished in the exchange of gunfire, and witnesses reported that the arrested teenager made a statement acknowledging the deceased individual as the officers transported him past the body.
The weekend shooting claimed three lives total, including the 19-year-old gunman, and wounded at least four additional people, among them a small child. Investigators are actively pursuing leads on at least one additional person thought to have participated in the violence, which law enforcement officials believe stems from gang-related conflict.
An eighth individual with a suspected gunshot wound sought treatment at a local hospital following the incident but departed before detectives could conduct questioning. Police Chief Shon Barnes stated that legal restrictions have prevented investigators from determining the patient’s identity, and he appealed publicly for the person to cooperate with the inquiry.
The King County prosecutor’s office has requested that the case be transferred to adult court, a proceeding that typically requires months of judicial review. If convicted as an adult, the teenager could face eight to ten years imprisonment, plus an additional five-year enhancement for the firearms charge, though judges retain discretion in sentencing juveniles even within adult proceedings.
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