Seattle festival shooting kills 3, wounds 4 including toddler

A shooting near Seattle's Space Needle during the 'Bite of Seattle' food festival left three people dead and at least four wounded, including a toddler, officials said Sunday. Seattle Police reported shots fired around 6:00 pm local time, with two individuals believed to be shooting at each other before one suspect was arrested and a second sought. Two weapons were recovered at the scene in the popular tourist district.

Two victims died at the Seattle Center while a third died later in hospital. Four patients were initially treated at Harborview Medical Center's trauma facility—a child, a woman in surgery, a 23-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman—with one succumbing to injuries. Additional victims included another arriving at University of Washington Medical Center, while the toddler and others remained in stable condition. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson deployed State Patrol SWAT to assist, and Mayor Katie Wilson condemned the act as 'horrific violence,' emphasizing focus on victims and responders.

While police stated there is 'no outstanding threat to the community,' the shooting occurred during a festive event celebrating local food vendors, underscoring how sudden violence can disrupt public spaces. For Nigerians with family, business, or travel links to the US, this reinforces the importance of monitoring local safety advisories abroad even as authorities confirm no ongoing threat in Seattle.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/07/27/shooting-kills-three-wounds-four-in-seattle/