Teen Arrested in Seattle Festival Shooting Used Ghost Gun

Police in Seattle have reported that a 15-year-old arrested in connection with a shooting at a festival was armed with a ghost gun. The incident highlights concerns over untraceable firearms.

28 Jul, 19:34 — 28 Jul, 22:44

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Why this matters

Ghost guns, which are untraceable firearms assembled from kits, pose a significant challenge to law enforcement and gun control efforts. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of their accessibility and use in violent crimes, particularly by minors.

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A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Seattle festival
The arrested teen was armed with a 'ghost gun'

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The arrested individual is 15 years old

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The weapon used was a 9 mm gun from Polymer80

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Polymer80 was a leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts and is now defunct

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The specific manufacturer of the ghost gun (Polymer80) and its status as a now-defunct leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts

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NYTMostly Factual36d ago

Ghost Gun Was Used in Seattle Festival Shooting, Police Say

Untraceable firearms purchased without background checks and assembled from parts that have no serial numbers remain a growing problem, despite Biden-era prohibitions.

By Drew Atkins

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cbcHigh36d ago

15-year-old arrested in Seattle festival shooting was armed with ghost gun: police

Police Chief Shon Barnes told a news conference that the weapon was a 9 mm gun from Polymer80 — a now-defunct company that was once a leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts.

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YahooMostly Factual36d ago