Police arrest suspect in fatal Helena shooting

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Jun 4, 2009 at 9:09 AM MST

Story Updated: Jun 4, 2009 at 9:09 AM MST

HELENA - Helena police have arrested a man suspected of shooting three people Wednesday night, killing one.

Officials on Thursday identified the suspect as 17-year-old Sebation Walter Oliveras-Coster and the victim was 16-year-old Cory Adam Andrewski.

Police Chief Troy McGee says two boys between the ages of 15 and 17 were taken to St. Peter's Hospital.

The shootings happened just after 9 p.m. Wednesday near the corner of Clancy and South Rodney streets in the southwestern part of the city.

McGee says it appears the suspect and the victims knew each other.

Thursday, Jun 4 at 6:57 PM erin wrote ...

his name is spelled sebastian. by the way.

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