- Police are searching for a second suspect following a shooting at a crowded food festival in Seattle that left three people dead and four others wounded, including a toddler.
- Investigators believe the two suspects were shooting at each other, and Assistant Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis stated there was no ongoing threat to the public.
- One suspect surrendered at the scene, while the other fled, prompting a search of the grounds.
- Dozens of officers were providing security at the event, and some saw one of the suspects firing.
- Faith Adia Hunter described the moment gunfire broke out as she and her friends were getting food from a vendor.
- Roberto Ramirez, a vendor, reported hearing what sounded like firecrackers before people began yelling 'shooter' and running.
- Estan Wakonabo witnessed a rush of people fleeing after he heard gunshots while waiting in line for a photo booth.
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening resulted in three fatalities and four injuries, including a 2-year-old boy. The incident unfolded around 6 p.m. as the festival, which attracts hundreds of vendors and performers, was nearing its end.
According to police, the gunfire erupted when two suspects began shooting at each other. Two victims died at the scene, while a third succumbed to injuries at a hospital. The four wounded individuals are reported to be in stable condition.
Assistant Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis confirmed that one suspect surrendered, while the other remains at large. Despite the ongoing search, Davis assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.2
Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with one vendor, Roberto Ramirez, recalling the moment he heard what sounded like firecrackers before people began yelling 'shooter' and fleeing. Faith Adia Hunter, another festival-goer, recounted how she and her friends were caught off guard while getting food when the gunfire erupted.56
The festival had dozens of officers on site for security, and some witnessed the shooting firsthand. Investigators continue to gather information as they search for the second suspect involved in this tragic incident.
“Dozens of officers were providing security at the event, with some witnessing the shooting. Eyewitness accounts describe chaos, with vendors and attendees hearing gunfire and fleeing the scene, highlighting the immediate panic during the incident.”
The Independent
