- Three people have been shot dead at a crowded food festival in Seattle in the United States.
- Four others were wounded, including a toddler, in what city police believe was a shootout involving two suspects.
- One suspect surrendered to police after the shooting on Sunday – the other fled.
- Gunshots at the Bite of Seattle food festival beneath the famous Space Needle were heard at around 6pm local time.
- The dead were two men, aged 19 and 44, and a 56-year-old woman.
- The wounded, including a two-year-old boy, were in a stable condition in hospital.
- Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis stated there was no ongoing threat to the public, but added that police did not have a description of the suspect who remained on the run.
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson described the incident as an unbelievable tragedy and a horrific act of violence.
Three people were shot dead at the Bite of Seattle food festival, including a 56-year-old woman, while four others were injured, among them a two-year-old boy. The incident occurred around 6 PM local time on Sunday, prompting a swift police response.
Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis confirmed that the shooting was a result of a shootout involving two suspects. One suspect surrendered to authorities, while the other remains at large. Davis assured the public that there was no ongoing threat but noted that police lacked a description of the fleeing suspect.7
Mayor Katie Wilson described the event as an “unbelievable tragedy and a horrific act of violence”, reflecting the community's shock over the incident. The victims included two men aged 19 and 44, and the wounded individuals are reported to be in stable condition at a local hospital.
The festival, held beneath the iconic Space Needle, was bustling with attendees when the gunfire erupted, leading to chaos and panic among festival-goers. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they continue their investigation into the tragic event.
“Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public, but the description of the remaining suspect is unknown. Mayor Katie Wilson described the incident as an 'unbelievable tragedy and a horrific act of violence' during a news conference following the shooting.”
