Pacific man killed at Pacific Community Center


November 17, 2008 · Updated 9:21 AM 

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A 21-year-old Pacific man was killed Friday night at a church social event at the Pacific Community Center.

A man fired several shots at the window at the center, killing the man, Pacific police officers said.

Three men were arrested at a nearby house and processed at King County Jail on Saturday on suspicion of first-degree murder. The incident remains under investigation.

Pacific, Auburn and other police officers were on the scene

Mayor Rich Hildreth identified the victim as Shiloh Drott, who grew up in Pacific.

According to Hildreth, at approximately 8:45 p.m. Friday "someone walked up the sidewalk between the community center and City Hall and fired at least two gunshots, hitting at least one juvenile."

A vigil and a memorial were held Saturday. A vigil is planned Sunday night in front of City Hall.

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