Ephrata Gas Station Shooting: One Dead, Two in Custody

A man is dead and two suspects are in custody following a shooting Sunday evening at Hawk Fuel on Basin Street in Ephrata.

Officers responded around 7:30 p.m. to reports of gunfire at the gas station located at 785 Basin Street NW. Upon arrival, they discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts by Lifeline Ambulance and the Ephrata Fire Department, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Shortly after the shooting, deputies from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office apprehended both the primary suspect and an alleged accomplice. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

A multi-jurisdictional team is now handling the investigation.

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