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On Monday morning, a horrific shooting in Fall City, Washington, claimed the lives of five individuals, including three young children. A juvenile suspect was apprehended.
Deputies responded to a home near Seattle after receiving reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered the victims: two adults and three children.
The suspect, who is also a juvenile, is in police custody. The authorities have not disclosed the relationship between the suspect and the victims.
One individual in their mid-teens was transported to the hospital with injuries. The suspect is expected to be charged with murder, either first or second-degree.
There is no record of previous police activity at the shooting location. The Snoqualmie Valley School District has stated that the slain children did not attend their schools but has offered counseling and support services.
This tragic event has shocked the community, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.