Three people were killed and four others, including a child, were injured after a gang related shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening.
Multiple people were killed and several injured in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival at the Seattle Center in Washington state on Sunday evening.
“The Bite of Seattle is the city’s annual food festival, celebrating 40 years of community, culture, and cuisine this year,” the Seattle Center says on its website.
“The event, hosted at the Seattle Center, features over 300+ vendors, beer and wine gardens, cider tastings, local artisans, and over 65+ musical performers,” the Seattle Center said.
Four people were wounded in the shooting.
One person was arrested at the scene.
A two-year-old boy remains hospitalized.
UPDATE: 3 now dead after a shooting at Seattle Center during the annual 'Bite of Seattle' festival.
-SPD says 2 people were shooting at each other.
-4 people were treated and released at the hospital
-2 year old boy remains at Harborview
-2 guns recovered at the scene
-1 'young… https://t.co/j8YkM1w14Q— Jake Whittenberg (@jwhittenbergK5) July 27, 2026
The press conference was delayed for five hours so that local “dignitaries” could participate.
UPDATE: 3 now dead after a shooting at Seattle Center during the annual 'Bite of Seattle' festival.
-SPD says 2 people were shooting at each other.
-4 people were treated and released at the hospital
-2 year old boy remains at Harborview
-2 guns recovered at the scene
-1 'young… https://t.co/j8YkM1w14Q— Jake Whittenberg (@jwhittenbergK5) July 27, 2026
One suspect is in custody.
Update: Person Detained in Seattle Festival Shooting
New photos are circulating that appear to show a young person being taken into custody by Seattle police following yesterday’s deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival.
Police have confirmed that one suspect is in… https://t.co/2sEVWnJDOh pic.twitter.com/KAgMpt5kIo
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) July 27, 2026
There was lax security at the festival this year.
A creator named LEEBO posted a video complaining about security at the Bite of Seattle festival:
– Limited security
– There was no pat down
– No search of bags
– No security walking around
HE POSTED THIS VIDEO YESTERDAY… wow https://t.co/z8nM9n2Jv7 pic.twitter.com/K16hVptyKc— The Undercurrent (@NotTheirScript) July 27, 2026
The police chief was out of town again.
SEATTLE CENTER PRESSER:
Sadly, three people have been shot and killed. Multiple people injured including a toddler. They are expected to survive.
One person is in custody and being questioned about the shooting. Another suspect is on the run.
The “dignitaries” were Governor Bob… https://t.co/NHdlUcsfag pic.twitter.com/dhHjALiDr0— Jonathan Choe (@choeshow) July 27, 2026
