Teen Arrested in Food Festival Shooting Possessed 'Ghost Gun'

Why it matters locally: While this incident occurred out of state, the use of 'ghost guns' and ongoing national discussions around firearm regulation could be of interest to New Mexico residents and policymakers, as similar firearms may be present within the state.

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Seattle police have arrested a 15-year-old following a shooting incident at a food festival. Authorities identified the weapon recovered in connection with the arrest as a 9mm ghost gun. Police Chief Shon Barnes spoke about the arrest during a news conference on Tuesday. Barnes stated that the firearm originated from Polymer80, a company that previously manufactured ghost gun parts. Polymer80 is no longer operational, Barnes added. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.