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Army Soldier Admits Firing At Music Festival While High On Psychedelic Mushrooms, Killing Two And Injuring Three

  • James Kelly, an active duty U.S. Army soldier, opened fire at a music festival campground, killing two people and wounding three others.
  • Kelly told police he was under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms and believed the world was ending.
  • The two fatal victims were Brandy Escamilla, 29, and her fiancée Josilyn Ruiz, 26, both from Seattle.
  • year-old Lily Luksich and 31-year-old Andrew Cuadra were also shot but survived.
  • Kelly faces charges including two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and one count of domestic violence assault and is being held without bail pending a July 5 court appearance.
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