12-year-old student Arsema Barekew killed by SUV

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A 12-year-old student from Washington Middle School, Arsema Barekew, was laid to rest after being killed by a runaway SUV outside her school. Family and friends mourned her loss during the emotional service. The Ethiopian community is calling for action from Seattle leaders, specifically the arrest of the parent whose vehicle rolled into Arsema. Eyewitnesses reported the SUV struck her while she was outside with classmates. Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones attended the service and the district provided transportation for grieving friends and family. Seattle police are investigating the incident and have three months to complete their inquiry.


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