Overview
- Gunfire erupted at the Bite of Seattle near the Space Needle on Sunday evening, sending crowds running and forcing an evacuation of the Seattle Center grounds.
- Authorities say three people died and several others were wounded, including a 2-year-old boy who was treated at Harborview Medical Center.
- Court filings and police updates indicate at least three shooters were involved, one suspected shooter died at the scene, and a 15-year-old was ordered held in juvenile custody.
- Investigators recovered two firearms, multiple local and federal agencies including the FBI and a state SWAT team responded, and police said there is no ongoing threat while urging witnesses to come forward.
- The killings have left vendors and families shaken and are likely to prompt new scrutiny of safety at large public events across Seattle as officials continue the investigation.