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Neither were named.”]]],[1,”p”,[[0,[],0,”One of the victims, 31, remains in critical condition, while the other four—males aged 14, 32, 35 and 58—were listed in non-life threatening condition, police said at a press conference following the incident. “]]],[1,”p”,[[0,[],0,”At least six more were injured by other means, including two from falls and three who “reported suffering from anxiety.” One nine-year-old was hit by a car while people fled, and was treated at the scene before being released.”]]],[1,”p”,[[0,[],0,”Police also said they have arrested a 19-year-old male suspect they believe to be involved, and that there is no active threat to the community. 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