The boy's mother said she found her son injured last week, and the boy claimed he was beaten with rocks and sticks.
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But after police in Olympia said they interviewed those who were said to be involved, they went back to the boy, who admitted making the story up.
Police now believe the boy got hurt after falling in his apartment complex.
He suffered a broken arm and numerous cuts and bruises to his face.
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No charges will be filed, but police say Social Services have been notified to check on the boy.
A GoFundMe site had been set up for the boy's medical expenses. The site has since been taken down.
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