- On Sunday evening, a shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival left three people dead and four others injured, including a 2-year-old boy, according to Seattle police and Seattle fire.
- Two people died at the scene, and a third person died at Harborview Medical Center.
- Police reported that two people exchanged gunfire, striking seven others, including a toddler.
- Seattle police confirmed one suspected shooter remained at large, while another suspect — described by police as a “young person” — was in custody.
- The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of any outstanding suspect(s) in the shooting.
- Four people, including the 2-year-old boy, were taken to Harborview, where a third person died.
- Mayor Katie Wilson called the shooting “an unbelievable tragedy”.
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival on Sunday evening resulted in three fatalities and four injuries, including a 2-year-old boy, according to Seattle police and fire officials. The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. during the popular event, where gunfire erupted as two individuals exchanged shots.16
Two victims died at the scene, while a third succumbed to injuries at Harborview Medical Center. The Seattle police confirmed that one suspect is in custody, described as a “young person,” while another remains at large. Mayor Katie Wilson called the shooting an “unbelievable tragedy.”27
In response to the violence, the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of any outstanding suspects. The community is urged to come forward with any details that could assist in the investigation.5
The incident has left the community in shock, as families gathered for a festive atmosphere turned tragic. The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, aiming to ensure safety at future events.
“Mayor Katie Wilson described the incident as 'an unbelievable tragedy' as police confirmed one suspected shooter remains at large. The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of any outstanding suspects.”
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