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9-year-old boy shot by younger brother in Federal Way

May 19, 2022, 11:03 AM | Updated: 12:29 pm

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A 9-year-old boy was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after being shot by his younger brother in Federal Way.

Police say just before 8 a.m., the 8-year-old brother was handling a handgun when he accidentally shot the 9-year-old.

Officers rendered aid on the scene before the child was flown to Harborview.

His condition is critical and he’s currently in the ICU as of this reporting.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Section are on scene at their apartment where the shooting happened on S. 336th Street.

More to come.

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