Three Shooters Involved in Seattle Food Festival Attack, One Dead
Police in Seattle have revealed that at least three suspects were involved in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening, with one of the shooters among the three deceased. A 15-year-old has been arrested and is being held on firearms violations and first-degree assault charges, while authorities search for a third unknown suspect. The incident occurred around 6pm near the Space Needle at Seattle Center, where the annual three-day festival was concluding. Three people were killed and at least four others injured. The teenager did not appear for a scheduled initial court appearance on Monday. The investigation follows a series of confused statements from city officials.
Key facts
- At least three shooters were involved in the Bite of Seattle shooting.
- One of the shooters died at the scene.
- A 15-year-old has been arrested for firearms violations and first-degree assault.
- Police are searching for at least one unknown suspect.
- The shooting occurred around 6pm on Sunday at Seattle Center near the Space Needle.
- Three people were killed and at least four others injured.
- The 15-year-old did not appear for a scheduled court appearance on Monday.
- Mayor Katie Wilson announced the teenager is in juvenile detention.
Entities
Institutions
- Seattle Police Department
- Bite of Seattle
- Seattle Center
- Space Needle
- Seattle Fire Department
- Harbourview Medical Centre
Locations
- Seattle
- United States
- Space Needle
- Bite of Seattle