Flores pleads not guilty to 2 counts of premeditated murder

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YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Yakima man charged with murdering two men near the Greenway pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

Lameiro Flores made his plea during his arraignment on two counts of first degree murder.

Police say the 19-year-old claims he felt threatened when he shot the two gang members along the Naches River.

His trial is set for October 1st.