US: 7 injured, 3 critical in shooting at Washington Park

No arrests were made in the immediate aftermath of the shooting

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Police detectives believe a dispute between two groups escalated to gunshots,
Police detectives believe a dispute between two groups escalated to gunshots,
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Seven people were shot and wounded at a park near Tacoma, Washington, on Wednesday evening where more than 100 people were gathered when gunfire erupted, police said.

According to AP, police detectives believe a dispute between two groups escalated to gunshots, Lakewood Police Sgt. Charles Porche said.

Investigators don’t know how many shooters were involved or whether the victims were targeted, he said. No arrests were made in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.

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