Teen suspect accused of shooting, killing 2 Rainier Beach students charged

Because the suspect was 15 at the time of the shooting, a judge must decide if the case will be tried in juvenile or adult court.

SEATTLE — A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection to the shooting deaths of two Rainier Beach high school students in January.

The suspect faces two counts of first-degree murder, each with a firearm enhancement, and one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, according to charges filed on Friday, March 20.

The suspect was 15 at the time of the killings and turned 16 on March 19, which plays a role in if he

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