Shots fired during Seattle festival. 3 people have died, 5 have been injured.
27-07-2026 14:17 USA Press of Diaspora
armtimes.com On July 26, around 6:00 PM, three people were killed as a result of gunfire at Seattle's annual "The Bite of Seattle" festival. At least five others were injured, including a two-year-old boy.
City Mayor Kathy Wilson stated that one person has been arrested in connection with the tragedy. The city initially reported two arrests but later updated that information without further clarification.
Seattle police believe that there were two assailants who shot at each other. In a press conference that started a little later, Deputy Chief Tyron Davis confirmed the arrest of one suspect. He added that another person is being sought in connection with the gunfire.
No additional information has been provided about the identities of the two individuals. Davis only noted that the wanted suspect does not pose a threat to the public.
Since the gunfire was not captured on camera, police have asked witnesses to share any information they may have.
"We need your help. We can't solve this without our community," emphasized Tyron Davis during the press conference, addressing festival participants and reporters.
According to a local online publication, thousands of people attended the event. The event held from July 25 to 27 last year reportedly attracted 282,000 people, according to media reports.
Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson expressed condolences to the victims' families and said he is praying for them and the first responders "who are working to save lives."
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