Three people were killed and four others wounded during a shooting at Seattle's annual Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday evening. According to multiple reports, police have one suspect in custody but are still searching for another.
Key Takeaways
Three people were killed and four others wounded during a shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle. Police have one suspect in custody but are still searching for another. The incident occurred Sunday evening, with authorities believing the two suspects were shooting at each other.
- Three fatalities reported: 19-year-old man, 44-year-old man, and a 56-year-old woman
- Four injured including a 2-year-old boy who is in stable condition
- One suspect arrested; second remains at large with no description available
- Police recovered two firearms from the scene
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspects Status | 1 Difference | Majority reports no description available; Time and UPI describe suspect as 'a young person' | ▼ |
| Number Of Fatalities | Broad Agreement | Three people killed, including two men and one woman. | |
| Injured Victims | Broad Agreement | Four others wounded, including a toddler in stable condition. |
Suspects Status
▼Majority reports no description available; Time and UPI describe suspect as 'a young person'
Number Of Fatalities
Broad AgreementThree people killed, including two men and one woman.
Injured Victims
Broad AgreementFour others wounded, including a toddler in stable condition.
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The incident occurred around 6 p.m., with authorities believing the two suspects were shooting at each other. Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis stated there was no ongoing threat to the public despite one suspect remaining on the loose. The victims included a 19-year-old man, a 44-year-old man, and a 56-year-old woman. Among the injured is a 2-year-old boy who remains in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center.
Dozens of officers were providing security at the event when gunfire erupted. One suspect surrendered at the scene while the other fled. Police recovered two firearms from the location and have urged witnesses to come forward with information, according to Los Angeles Times and PBS. The festival draws hundreds of food vendors and performers each year.
The chaos led many attendees to flee in panic, abandoning their tents and cooking gear. Witnesses described scenes of people running for safety as gunshots rang out. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson called the shooting an 'act of horrific violence' during a press conference Sunday night. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson expressed his condolences and stated that state resources were being made available to assist in the investigation.
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