3 shot dead in US

Risingbd Desk: Three people have been shot dead and one wounded in a shooting at a party, presumably involving young people in Mukilteo, which is not far from Seattle. The suspect has been apprehended by police.

There were approximately between 15 and 20 people at the party in the Chennault neighborhood, the Mukilteo authorities said.

The shooting happened in the Chennault neighborhood, not far from the Boeing airfield between Seattle and Everett.

One suspect is in custody after being apprehended many miles to the south in Lewis County, the City of Mukilteo said.

Police told reporters at a news conference that no other suspects were being sought.

"We are sad to report three fatalities tonight, one injured and transported to Harborview hospital we do not know the extent of injuries," city officials announced.

No further information was immediately available, police told reporters.

Mukilteo is a waterfront city in the state of Washington, near the Canadian border, with a population of just over 20,000. It is one of the most affluent Seattle suburbs and Money Magazine ranked it 10th out of its 100 top places in the US to live in.

Source: Agencies

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