- At least four people including a child were wounded in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, with one victim in critical condition.
- An eyewitness described a rush of people fleeing, hearing 'pop, pop, pop' gunshots, and seeing multiple victims on the ground.
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday night resulted in injuries to at least four individuals, including a toddler. The incident occurred near the iconic Space Needle, prompting a swift response from emergency services.123
According to Susan Gregg from Harborview Medical Center, the victims included a 23-year-old man and two adult women, with one patient reported to be in critical condition.
Witness Estan Wakonabo recounted the chaotic scene, stating, "People were hiding, were pushing, people were falling on the ground, baby strollers were falling." He described the moment he heard gunshots, saying, "Once I heard a ‘pop, pop, pop,’ that’s when I knew it was a shooter."
The festival, which attracts thousands of attendees, was abruptly interrupted as festival-goers fled in panic, highlighting the ongoing concerns regarding public safety at large events. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“At least four people including a toddler were wounded, with one victim in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center. The shooting occurred Sunday night at the Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle, where an eyewitness described a rush of fleeing people and hearing 'pop, pop, pop' gunshots.”
The Guardian
