Full Breakdown
Shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle Festival Leaves Three Dead and Four Injured
7/27/2026, 9:41:28 PM
Core Event
Gunfire erupted on Sunday evening at the Bite of Seattle, a three-day food festival held beneath the Space Needle. Police say two suspects fired at each other; one surrendered at the scene while the second remains at large. The shooting left three victims dead—a 19-year-old man, a 44-year-old man, and a 56-year-old woman—and four others wounded, including a 2-year-old boy. All injured parties were reported to be in stable condition.
Official Statements & Responses
Davis emphasized that investigators are still piecing together the incident, noting, “We're still trying to figure this out,” — Tyrone Davis, seattle police chief — “We’re still trying to figure this out.” He added that police have not released a description of the remaining suspect and that the search continues across the Seattle Center campus. The department coordinated a large police and emergency-crew response, evacuating the area and securing the festival grounds.
On-the-Ground Reports
Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as gunfire rang out. Faith Adia Hunter recounted, “We were right next to him when it started so we took off running,” — Faith Adia Hunter — “we were right next to him when it started so we took off running.” Estan Wakonabo recalled the panic, stating, “People were hiding, were pushing, people were falling on the ground, baby strollers were falling,” — Estan Wakonabo — “people were hiding, were pushing, people were falling on the ground, baby strollers were falling.” Vendors reported hearing sounds they first thought were firecrackers before the shooting was confirmed.
Data & Statistics
- Fatalities: 3 (two men, ages 19 and 44; one woman, age 56)
- Injured: 4 (including a 2-year-old boy)
- Festival attendance: approximately 350,000 visitors annually, according to the event’s website.
Impact & Ongoing Investigation
The incident has halted festival activities as police continue the manhunt for the second suspect. Attendees who remained after the initial panic were instructed to leave the premises. The shooting marks a rare act of violence at a major Seattle public event and has prompted heightened security measures for future gatherings.
