Overview
- Gunfire erupted at the Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle on Sunday evening, and police say at least two people fired at each other with bystanders caught in the crossfire.
- Three people died — two at the scene and a third at Harborview Medical Center — and four others were wounded, including a 2-year-old who was treated at Harborview.
- A 15-year-old has been detained in connection with the shooting, investigators say one suspect was killed during the incident, and police are actively searching for additional suspects.
- Seattle homicide detectives are leading the probe with support from the FBI, ATF and state SWAT teams; officers recovered two firearms and have urged witnesses to turn over video and tips.
- The attack on a major, family-focused summer festival has left vendors and attendees shaken and could prompt renewed scrutiny of security at large public events and how juvenile suspects are handled.