A shooting incident occurred Sunday evening at the Bite of Seattle food festival, located near the Space Needle tourist attraction in downtown Seattle. The incident resulted in three fatalities and multiple injuries, according to authorities. The victims were identified as a 19-year-old man, a 44-year-old man, and a 56-year-old woman. A two-year-old child was among those injured in the incident.
Police indicate that two individuals were involved in the shooting and were firing at each other. One suspect, a 15-year-old, has been taken into custody and is being questioned. Law enforcement officials are continuing to search for a second suspect, though police stated there is believed to be no ongoing public safety threat from this individual. Police Chief Shon Barnes indicated it is possible that one of the deceased individuals was the second shooter. Two firearms were recovered at the scene.
The shooting occurred around 18:00 local time at one of Seattle’s most frequented locations during the final day of the annual three-day festival, which typically attracts approximately 350,000 attendees. Eyewitness accounts describe chaotic scenes as visitors sought cover and fled the area. Video footage showed people taking shelter behind pillars and merchandise displays in the Space Needle’s lobby. Four injured individuals were transported to hospitals in stable condition, while one other person declined medical treatment.
Local and state officials issued statements condemning the incident. Mayor Katie Wilson thanked responding police officers and expressed support for affected families and the community. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal also released statements offering condolences and noting ongoing coordination between government agencies.
The Seattle Police Department indicated the investigation remains ongoing and asked the public to avoid the area surrounding the Space Needle.
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