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Auburn teen pleads not guilty in school shooting case

Apr 14, 2025, 6:30 PM

Sequoyah Middle School in Auburn....

Sequoyah Middle School in Auburn. (Courtesy KIRO-7)

(Courtesy KIRO-7)

The 13-year-old accused of bringing a gun to Auburn’s Sequoyah Middle School and shooting another teen in the head pleaded not guilty to multiple charges Monday afternoon.

“He was charged with assault, unlawful gun possession, unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon and tampering with physical evidence,” said Casey McNerthney, spokesperson for the King County Prosecutor’s Office.

The teen made his initial court appearance and arraignment, accompanied by both parents and his attorney. Since his arrest, he has been subject to mandatory 24-hour electronic home monitoring.

Prosecutors sought secure detention, but Juvenile Court Judge Joe Campagna denied the request and ordered home monitoring to continue. The conditions of release require that his parents or one of his adult sisters be present in the home at all times.

The shooting happened on April 8. After leaving Sequoyah Middle School, the teen and three others walked to Lakeland Elementary, where the shooting occurred. The victim was grazed in the head and is expected to recover.

The teen who fired the shot has no criminal record. He is due back in court next month.

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