Five U.S. family home shootings killed, 15-year-old son arrested
Oct 25, 2024
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According to CNN and other local media, a shooting occurred at a home in Paul City, Washington, USA, early on the 21st (local time).
Police officers found two 42-year-old couples and three of their underage children dead at home.
Another minor was taken to a hospital for treatment with a gunshot wound.
Police arrested the couple's 15-year-old son as a suspect and are investigating. He is said to have no criminal record.
The police suspect the incident was caused by a domestic conflict.
The boy's lawyers asked "Please investigate the presumption of innocence for now."
Meanwhile, there have been at least 427 shootings in the U.S. this year, with more than 1,100 children and teenagers killed, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
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