- Multiple people were shot Sunday night at a food festival at a Seattle arena, just a block from the city’s iconic Space Needle, police said.
- Police and aid crews responded to a shooting with multiple victims at Seattle Center, according to authorities.
- Multiple gunshots could be heard around 6 p.m. at the site, which was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival this weekend.
- Harborview Medical Center told CNN it will be receiving people injured from the event at the Seattle Center.
- Witnesses reported hearing seven to eight shots inside the venue, adding people were running everywhere.
- Estan Wakonabo, 25, described the scene as pure chaos as people began to trample each other when the gunshots were heard.
- Kayla Carris, 22, witnessed people screaming and running to get inside the armory during the incident.
- The Seattle Center announced it would be closed for the remainder of the day and would resume operations Monday morning.
- The Seattle Monorail, which has an endpoint in Seattle Center, reported it would be closed for the rest of Sunday.
Multiple people were shot Sunday night at the Bite of Seattle festival, located near the iconic Space Needle, as chaos erupted among attendees. Witnesses reported hearing seven to eight gunshots, leading to a frantic scene where people were seen running and trampling over each other.1235
Estan Wakonabo, 25, described the pandemonium, stating, “It was just pure chaos.” He later returned to find gunshot victims on the ground, including a body covered with a yellow sheet. Kayla Carris, 22, recounted the moment, saying, “Everyone was just throwing stuff and running.”67
The Seattle Center, which was hosting the annual food festival, announced it would be closed for the remainder of the day. Harborview Medical Center confirmed it would be receiving injured victims from the incident, as police and aid crews responded swiftly to the scene. The Seattle Monorail, which services the area, also reported it would be closed for the rest of the evening.489
This incident marks a tragic event during a popular community festival, raising concerns about safety at public gatherings. Authorities are continuing to investigate the situation and have urged the public to avoid the area as more information becomes available.
“Witnesses at the Bite of Seattle festival reported hearing 'seven to eight shots' and described 'pure chaos' as people ran everywhere. Harborview Medical Center said it will receive patients, and the Seattle Center and monorail closed for the remainder of Sunday.”
