Police in Seattle arrest a 15-year-old in connection with a shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle. According to reports, the gunfire breaks out around 6 p.m. on July 26 during the late hours of the annual three-day event, which draws hundreds of vendors, performers, and visitors. The shooting occurs in a crowd at a food festival, where people are gathered for food and retail stalls.
Multiple outlets report that three people are killed and at least four others are injured. Police say the arrested suspect is linked to the incident, though details about a motive, the full list of victims, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting are not included in the available summaries. The reports also describe the setting as the iconic Space Needle area, highlighting the event’s location and profile in the city’s calendar. Authorities continue to investigate the shooting and the suspect’s role in the attack.
