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Washington Circle K shooter apparently kills self as police close in

The attack occurred at a Circle K store 150 miles south-east of Seattle.
The attack occurred at a Circle K store 150 miles south-east of Seattle. Photograph: David Zalubowski/AP

A 21-year-old man wanted in connection with the random killing of three people at a convenience store in Yakima, Washington, early Tuesday shot and killed himself as officers approached him behind some warehouses several hours later, authorities said.

Yakima police chief Matt Murray said in a video message posted online that a woman called 911 on Tuesday afternoon. The caller reported that the man had used her phone to make a call.

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