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Crime
Seattle Center Mass Shooting Claims 3 Lives, Toddler Injured
✍️ The Seattle Times
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 04:08 PM
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A mass shooting at Seattle Center on Tuesday resulted in three fatalities and wounded a toddler. Police are investigating the incident.
A shooting at Seattle Center on Tuesday evening left three people dead and injured a toddler. The incident occurred in the area surrounding the iconic Space Needle and the Pacific Science Center. Police were dispatched to the scene within minutes and have cordoned off the area for a forensic investigation.
The victims were identified as a 32‑year‑old man, a 28‑year‑old woman, and a 45‑year‑old man, all of whom were pronounced dead at the scene. The toddler, who was in a stroller nearby, sustained a non‑life‑threatening injury and was treated on site before being transported to a local hospital.
Seattle Police Department released a statement confirming that the suspect has not yet been located. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and are asking anyone who may have seen a suspicious individual to come forward.
The shooting has prompted a review of security protocols at public venues across the city, with officials emphasizing the importance of rapid response and community cooperation in preventing future incidents.
The victims were identified as a 32‑year‑old man, a 28‑year‑old woman, and a 45‑year‑old man, all of whom were pronounced dead at the scene. The toddler, who was in a stroller nearby, sustained a non‑life‑threatening injury and was treated on site before being transported to a local hospital.
Seattle Police Department released a statement confirming that the suspect has not yet been located. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and are asking anyone who may have seen a suspicious individual to come forward.
The shooting has prompted a review of security protocols at public venues across the city, with officials emphasizing the importance of rapid response and community cooperation in preventing future incidents.