Three Killed, Four Injured in Shooting at Seattle Center During Bite of Seattle

July 27, 2026

A shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival at Seattle Center on Sunday evening resulted in three deaths and four injuries, including a toddler. Authorities believe two individuals exchanged gunfire near the Seattle Center Armory around 6 p. m.

Who is affected

Three deceased victims: a 19-year-old man, a 44-year-old man, and a 56-year-old woman
Four injured victims: a toddler (still hospitalized), a 23-year-old man (discharged), a 39-year-old woman (discharged), and a 27-year-old man (discharged)
Families and loved ones of the victims
Seattle Center employees and vendors
Festival attendees and bystanders
The broader Seattle community

What action is being taken

Detectives with the Seattle Police Department's Homicide Unit and Gun Violence Reduction Unit are leading the investigation
Investigators are pursuing leads to identify anyone else involved in the shooting
Detectives continue to search for the second suspect who fled the scene
Authorities are working to determine what prompted the exchange of gunfire

Why it matters

This shooting represents a tragic incident of gun violence at one of Seattle's signature summer community traditions, the Bite of Seattle festival. The event transforms a beloved public gathering space into a scene of violence, affecting not only the direct victims and their families but traumatizing the broader community. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety at large gatherings and gun violence in urban areas.

What's next

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the Seattle Police Department's tip line at 206-233-5000
The city encourages anyone experiencing emotional distress following the incident to call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer