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DA moves to try 17-year-old arrested in Morgan Hill mass shooting as adult
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Jesse Gary , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the case and the District Attorney's decision are available from the source. A 17-year-old arrested in connection with a mass shooting is potentially facing life behind bars.
A 17-year-old arrested in connection with a mass shooting is potentially facing life behind bars. The Santa Clara County District Attorney is seeking to try the teenager as an adult. This move would significantly impact the possible sentence, as the maximum penalty in adult court is life imprisonment, compared to seven years in juvenile court.
The shooting occurred at an unauthorized birthday party over the summer. The case involves a mass shooting incident in Morgan Hill.
Further details about the case and the District Attorney's decision are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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