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Robbery investigation led Seattle officers into ambush of gunfire, report says
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Key Points:
- Seattle police pursued a stolen Dodge Challenger involved in a series of armed robberies, leading to a shooting incident where two men fired at undercover officers before fleeing.
- The chase ended with a head-on crash near the Seattle-Tukwila border, resulting in the arrest of two men and a juvenile suspect connected to violent robberies across the city.
- Jacobe Barbour, 26, was booked on charges including attempted murder and drive-by shooting; he is a twice-convicted felon with a history of armed robbery convictions.
- The juvenile suspect, aged 17, is linked to multiple prior robbery cases and was part of a crew responsible for violent armed robberies in various Seattle neighborhoods.
- The third adult suspect remains hospitalized, and prosecutors are expected to review criminal charges against all suspects in the coming days.
