Two dead, four injured in shooting near Seattle Space Needle
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- The shooting occurred during the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center.
- Authorities confirmed one suspect is in custody.
- Four victims, including a child, remain hospitalized for treatment.
A mass shooting erupted near the Space Needle in Seattle on Sunday, killing two people and wounding at least four others during a popular summer festival, according to US media and hospital officials.
The violence broke out at the Seattle Center grounds while crowds were attending the "Bite of Seattle" food festival, a major community event celebrating local businesses and vendors.
Witnesses reported hearing a succession of loud pops and rapid gunfire that sent attendees fleeing.
Casualties, hospital response
Fire department officials confirmed that two people were pronounced dead at the scene following the shooting, according to reports by NBC News and CNN.
Hospital spokesperson Susan Gregg stated that four patients were transported to the trauma center at Harborview Medical Center for emergency care:
- A child
- A woman of unknown age who was placed in surgery
- A 23-year-old man
- A 39-year-old woman
Gregg noted that initial reports from the scene indicated uncertainty regarding whether more than one shooter was involved, leaving further operational details to law enforcement updates.
Suspect in custody
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson issued a statement confirming that law enforcement officers responded to the scene and took one suspect into custody. Wilson had initially stated that two suspects were in custody before amending her statement.
Police investigate
Police are investigating a shooting. Multiple shooting victims. Shots fired at the Seattle Center. More information to come. Please avoid the area.
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) July 27, 2026
In her statement, Mayor Wilson thanked the Seattle police officers who responded to the scene and apprehended the suspect. Seattle police posted on social media platform X confirming "multiple shooting victims" near the Space Needle and indicated that a press conference would be held late Sunday to provide additional details on the investigation.
