- Gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. local time on Sunday in the waning hours of the Bite of Seattle, leading to a tragic incident.
- Three people were killed and four others, including a toddler, were wounded on Sunday in a shooting at a downtown Seattle food festival, police said.
- Police now say there were at least three suspects involved in the shooting, including a 15-year-old who has been arrested.
- Two people died at the scene and a third died at a hospital, described as two men, ages 19 and 44, and a woman, 56.
- The four wounded included a 2-year-old boy, who was in satisfactory condition Monday, along with two men, ages 23 and 27, and a woman, 39, who were discharged from the hospital.
- Authorities are still looking for an additional suspect, but could not rule out whether that individual was among those killed.
Three people were killed and four others injured, including a two-year-old boy, during a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. local time near the Space Needle, prompting a swift police response.2
Authorities confirmed that two men, ages 19 and 44, and a woman, 56, were among the deceased, while the injured included a 23-year-old man, a 27-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman, all of whom have since been discharged from the hospital. The toddler is reported to be in satisfactory condition.
A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested and is being held in juvenile detention for investigation of firearms violations and first-degree assault. Police believe there were at least three suspects involved in the shooting, including the teen and an acquaintance who died at the scene. They are actively searching for at least one additional unknown suspect.
Seattle Police Department Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis stated, “We believe there was a second suspect involved and officers are looking for that person.” A candlelight vigil was planned at the center's International Fountain to honor the victims.
The tragic event has raised concerns about safety at public gatherings, with officials urging the community to come together in support of those affected.
“The gunfire erupted during the final hours of the Bite of Seattle festival, with police confirming at least three suspects were involved. A candlelight vigil was planned at the International Fountain to honor the victims, including a toddler who is currently in satisfactory condition.”
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