Teen Killed Playing Russian Roulette In White Center, Police Say

SEATTLE, WA - An 18-year-old from Burien died while playing Russian roulette with a group of friends in the White Center area south of Seattle, according to multiple reports.

The shooting happened on Friday evening, and Donovan Spann's 17-year-old friend is facing manslaughter charges as a result of the incident according to Q13. The King County Sheriff's office told Q13 that Spann and others were involved in the gun-play game; the 17-year-old was apparently house-sitting, and the gun was not his.

However, Spann's sister, Neenah West, told Q13 that she does not believe her brother was playing Russian roulette.

"He was a bright eyed boy with a beautiful smile. His family loves him very much. Donovan left behind a loving mother, a devoted girlfriend, three caring sisters, one awesome older brother and many beloved nephews, nieces and cousins," West wrote on a You Caring fundraiser page set up for Spann. "He was loved and will be missed by many."

According to the Seattle Times, Highline High School principal Vicki Fisher said that Spann was set to graduate from New Starts alternative high school in June.

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