Seattle Food Festival Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Four Injured; Police Seek Second Suspect
Police in Seattle are searching for a second suspect after a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle left three people dead and four others injured, including a toddler. Investigators believe the two suspects were…
Philadelphia, PA, July 27, 2026 —
Seattle police are actively searching for a second suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred during the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday. The incident, which took place near the iconic Space Needle, resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to four others, including a toddler.
According to investigators, authorities believe the two suspects were engaged in a shootout with each other during the popular culinary event. The motive behind the alleged exchange of gunfire has not yet been released.
The identities of the victims and the suspects have not been provided by law enforcement at this time. Further details regarding the timeline of the event and the sequence of the shooting are still under investigation.
The Bite of Seattle is an annual food festival held in Seattle, Washington, typically drawing large crowds to the waterfront area. The event on Sunday was ongoing when the shooting occurred, leading to immediate chaos and a swift police response.
Officials have stated that the investigation is ongoing and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the second suspect. No further information was available regarding the condition of the injured individuals, including the toddler.
Story summarized from the original created by Gene Johnson on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
