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Crime
Mass Shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle Festival Leaves Multiple Injured
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🗓 27 Jul 2026, 09:18 AM
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A mass shooting at the Seattle Centre during the annual Bite of Seattle festival resulted in multiple injuries. The incident occurred amid a crowd of vendors and live music performances.
A mass shooting erupted at the Seattle Centre during the city’s annual Bite of Seattle festival, leaving several people wounded. The incident took place while hundreds of local vendors were setting up stalls and live music was being performed for festival attendees.
Police were dispatched to the scene within minutes, and the shooter was apprehended before the crowd could disperse. Emergency medical teams treated the injured on-site before transporting them to nearby hospitals.
The Bite of Seattle festival, known for showcasing regional food and entertainment, had drawn a large crowd that day. Organizers have urged attendees to remain calm and cooperate with law‑enforcement efforts.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting and have requested any witnesses to come forward with information.
Police were dispatched to the scene within minutes, and the shooter was apprehended before the crowd could disperse. Emergency medical teams treated the injured on-site before transporting them to nearby hospitals.
The Bite of Seattle festival, known for showcasing regional food and entertainment, had drawn a large crowd that day. Organizers have urged attendees to remain calm and cooperate with law‑enforcement efforts.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting and have requested any witnesses to come forward with information.