Court documents reviewed by AP say there were at least 3 shooters at Seattle food festival; 1 died at the scene
Police say evidence points to a gunfight among at least three shooters, and a 15-year-old suspect is held in juvenile detention.
- On Monday, Seattle police revealed court documents indicating at least three shooters were involved in Sunday's Bite of Seattle gunfire: a 15-year-old suspect, a deceased acquaintance, and an unidentified third suspect.
- Gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. Sunday near the Space Needle, killing three people and wounding four others, including a 2-year-old boy. The festival, which draws 350,000 attendees, descended into widespread panic as crowds fled.
- A 15-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the shooting appeared in juvenile court Monday and remains in detention. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes confirmed authorities are actively working to identify the third shooter.
- Vendors returned to the Seattle Center site Monday to collect equipment abandoned during evacuation, with grills and ovens left unattended. A candlelight vigil is planned for Monday night at the International Fountain.
- Adam Lombardo, a food stand operator, described the scene as a "stampede" as crowds fled the violence. He reflected on the tragedy, saying "three innocent people aren't getting up with their families.
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Seattle. Police reported yesterday that there were at least three suspects involved in a shooting at a food fair near the Seattle Space Needle that took place last night, including one who was among those who died in the incident.
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