Credited from: REUTERS
On July 26, a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to five others, including a two-year-old child. The incident took place around 6 PM at the Seattle Center, prompting police to announce an ongoing investigation and request that the public avoid the area, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.
During the chaotic scene, witnesses recounted moments of panic as gunfire erupted. One attendee described, "People were hiding, were pushing, people were falling on the ground," as chaos unfolded. The Seattle Fire Department confirmed that victims included a 23-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman, and another adult woman, highlighting the serious condition of a 56-year-old victim, according to India Times and Reuters.
The police responded swiftly with heavy presence and began evacuating festival-goers. Eyewitnesses shared that shouts of "Shooting! Shooting!" could be heard, capturing the urgency of the situation that led many to flee for safety. Reports also indicated that later in the evening, two individuals had been taken into custody, but details regarding potential additional suspects or motives remained unclear, according to Channel News Asia and India Times.