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Crime
Shots Fired at Seattle Center Food Festival, Attendees Flee
✍️ New York Post
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 04:11 PM
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Gunfire erupted at a Seattle Center food festival, forcing many attendees to flee for safety.
Gunfire erupted at a Seattle Center food festival, sending a crowd of attendees scrambling for cover. The incident involved multiple shots fired, but no details about casualties have been released by authorities.
The Seattle Center, a well‑known venue for cultural events, was hosting a food festival when the shooting occurred. Spectators were forced to flee the area as police and emergency responders rushed to secure the scene.
Seattle Police Department officials responded quickly, cordoning off the site and beginning an investigation. The department has not yet identified a suspect or motive for the attack.
The festival has been temporarily suspended while authorities assess the situation and ensure the safety of the public.
The Seattle Center, a well‑known venue for cultural events, was hosting a food festival when the shooting occurred. Spectators were forced to flee the area as police and emergency responders rushed to secure the scene.
Seattle Police Department officials responded quickly, cordoning off the site and beginning an investigation. The department has not yet identified a suspect or motive for the attack.
The festival has been temporarily suspended while authorities assess the situation and ensure the safety of the public.