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Gizaw Pleads Guilty in Jayda’s Tragedy | Seattle News
A tragic shooting at Alderwood Mall two years ago claimed the life of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, and now her killer, 18-year-old Samuel Gizaw, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Security footage captured the chaos: a fight erupted in the food court, Gizaw was punched, then pulled a gun and fired — fatally striking Jayda as she walked nearby. He turned himself in that night and expressed remorse in court, hoping for closure. But Jayda’s parents, while hearing his apology, remain focused on justice — they believe he must face consequences behind bars. Sentencing is set for…
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