Three people were killed and five others wounded, including a toddler, in a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening, July 26, 2026. The incident occurred at the annual event, which features street food and live music, in the city's Seattle Center area.
Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for a second individual believed to be involved. The motive remains under investigation, and authorities have not released details about the victims or the suspects.
The shooting has shocked the community, with Mayor Bruce Harrell calling it a "senseless act of violence." The Bite of Seattle event was canceled for the remainder of the weekend as police continue their investigation.
