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Seattle Festival Shooting
Tracked across 7 sources · Updated 4h ago
A mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival on July 26, 2026, left multiple casualties. Police detained a suspect and searched for a second shooter. Conflicting reports emerged about suspect descriptions and motives.
How it unfolded
23h ago
Arrested suspect is 15-year-old
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Death toll rises to three
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Viral claims suspect ethnicity unconfirmed
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Two killed, five injured reported
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Police detain suspect; second shooter sought
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Multiple shot at Bite of Seattle festival
What happened earlier
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Full story →Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near Seattle's Space Needle

A 15-year-old suspect was arrested after a shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival near Seattle's Space Needle that killed three and wounded four.
The suspect was held in juvenile detention for investigation of firearms violations and first-degree assault.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Police Chief Shon Barnes confirmed the arrest and said a second suspect is still being sought.
The victims included two men ages 19 and 44, and a woman age 56 killed; a 2-year-old boy was among the wounded.
The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. Sunday at Seattle Center during the annual Bite of Seattle food festival.
Earlier · 21h ago
Full story →Seattle Center shooting: Multiple people shot during annual festival, police investigate

Multiple people were shot at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle festival on Sunday night.
The Seattle Police Department is investigating the shooting and urged people to avoid the area.
Bite of Seattle is an annual festival with food vendors and live music held at Seattle Center.
Earlier · 18h ago
Full story →Seattle Food Festival Shooting: 2 Dead, 5 Injured After Gunfire | Video

Earlier · 10h ago
Full story →Seattle police search for second shooter, suspect arrested
Seattle police are searching for a second shooter after a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle.
The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. at Seattle Center, with suspects apparently shooting at each other; two guns were recovered.
Three people were killed and four injured, including a 2-year-old boy.
Police have not released details about the arrested suspect or the identity of the second shooter, described as a young person not a public threat.
The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of outstanding suspects.