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8th grader shot, killed while making TikTok videos, authorities say
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· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Authorities have charged a 17-year-old with second-degree murder. The suspect was 15 at the time of the incident.
From Washington: A fatal shooting occurred while a group of teens were making videos. Authorities have charged a 17-year-old with second-degree murder. The suspect was 15 at the time of the incident.
The victim, an eighth grader, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead. A gun was involved in the shooting, which the suspect claimed was stolen from a relative. Further details about the incident are available, including the events that led to the shooting and the charges filed against the suspect.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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