Girl survives shooting that kills five family members in Washington state home

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An 11-year-old girl survived a shooting that killed five family members in Fall City, Washington. She played dead to escape her 15-year-old brother, who is now in custody and charged with five counts of aggravated murder. The girl described waking to gunshots and seeing her father and younger siblings injured. After being shot in the hand and neck, she fled to a neighbor's house to call for help. The 15-year-old initially called 911, claiming his brother had killed their family. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is linked to a possible motive involving school troubles.


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