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Juvenile arrested after drive-by shooting near NorthTown Mall leaves one dead

Major Crimes is still investigating and looking for other potential suspects.

SPOKANE, Wash. — A juvenile was arrested on Friday after an overnight drive-by shooting near the NorthTown Mall left one person dead, Spokane police said. 

The Spokane Police Department said in a press release that authorities are still searching for other suspects. Police were notified of the drive-by shooting shortly after 8 p.m. on Thursday and the person who was shot died on Friday, according to SPD.

According to SPD, initial reports indicated two vehicles were involved and that shots were fired from at least one of the cars. SPD said detectives are actively processing evidence and interviewing people possibly involved in the shooting.

Police said they believe the shooting was not random but the motive and surrounding circumstance are also being investigated.

SPD is asking anyone with information on the incident or who witnessed the shooting to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233. That applies to anyone who hasn't already spoken with investigators.

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