Three people were killed and four others, including a toddler, were wounded in a shooting on Sunday evening, July 26th, 2026, at a food festival held at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, according to a city fire department spokesperson.

The Bite of Seattle food festival was underway when the violence erupted. Two victims died at the scene, and a third died later at a hospital.

One suspect was arrested following the shooting, but a second suspect remained at large as of Monday, July 27th, with no description immediately available. Assistant Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis told reporters that investigators believe the two suspects were shooting at each other. Despite one suspect still being on the loose, Davis stated there was no continuing threat to the public.

Eyewitnesses described the chaos: Roberto Ramirez, a vendor at the event, said he heard sounds like firecrackers before people began yelling "shooter" and running frantically. Estan Wakonabo said he and his girlfriend were waiting in line for a photo booth when he was shoved from behind and saw a rush of people fleeing.

The incident is among more than 270 mass shootings reported in the United States so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

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