MOSES LAKE, Wash – One teen has already been arrested, now the U.S. Marshals are looking for two more people they believe are connected to a drive-by shooting that killed a 14-year-old and injured several others.
Mario Amezcua was shot in the head Friday night and died at the scene. Four other people were injured, ranging in age from 12 to 26.
The U.S. Marshals say police immediately identified three suspects and recovered an abandoned vehicle linked to the crime.
Monday, police say a 14-year-old showed up at a hospital in Richland, seeking treatment for what police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound suffered during the shooting.
That teenager, who was not identified except that they are from Mattawa, was booked into juvenile detention for first degree murder.
Early Wednesday morning, the US Marshals issued a news release that they were looking for two more suspects. They have arrest warrants on charges of first degree murder, five counts of first degree assault, drive-by shooting and felon in possession of a firearm.
They did not provide names, ages or descriptions, but asked anyone with information to come forward.
The Marshals are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading directly to their arrest.
The notice said the suspects should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information should contact their local law enforcement or the U.S. Marshals at 1-800-336-0102 or online at this link.
Police have not suggested a motive for the shooting, saying only that none of the victims have any gang affiliation or were involved in criminal activity.
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