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Police arrest suspect in fatal Helena shooting

By The Associated Press

Story Created: 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.

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erin said on Thursday, Jun 4 at 6:57 PM

his name is spelled sebastian. by the way.

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