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LAKEWOOD, Wash. (AP) — Seven people were shot and wounded at a park near Tacoma, Washington, on Wednesday evening where more than 100 people were gathered when gunfire erupted, police said. Police detectives believe a dispute between two groups escalated to gunshots, Lakewood Police Sgt. Charles Porche said.