Moses Lake 16-year-old shot, killled
Local Crime News
MOSES LAKE - A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed at around 3 a.m. on Feb. 16 at a home at 6020 Turnkey Road NE in the Larson Housing Area just outside of the city of Moses Lake.
The shooting was targeted and not random, according to Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones. No suspect(s) were in custody as of Monday morning.
Detectives have interviewed witnesses and gathered evidence. The Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison took custody of the body, and an autopsy report was expected early this week.
Morrison has confirmed the identity of the homicide victim as Brandon Michael Mende, 16, of Moses Lake.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the Grant County Sheriff's Office at 509-762-1160 or send information to crimetips@co.grant.wa.us. Reference case number 14GS01790.
Tipsters can remain anonymous.
- Staff report
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