Second shooting in Auburn on Tuesday leaves teen injured 2 juvenile suspects in custody

Auburn, WALocal News

A 15-year-old boy was shot at the Auburn Sounder Station on May 27, 2025, marking the second shooting in the city that day. Officers arrived shortly after 2:30 p. m. and found the boy with at least one gunshot wound; he was treated and transported to Harborview Medical Center, where his condition has not been made public. Authorities apprehended a 15-year-old male suspect soon after the shooting, while another juvenile suspect was arrested later that day.

Earlier on the same day, 21-year-old Keivon Cash Bias was shot multiple times in a residential area, leading to his death. Investigators are piecing together the timeline of both shootings to understand their connection. The Auburn Police Department urges anyone with information to contact their Tip Line at 253-288-7403. Gun violence remains a pressing issue in the community, prompting calls for increased safety measures. Local leaders are expected to address this violence in upcoming public forums.

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