A 15-year-old was arrested and a manhunt is underway for a second suspect following a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival that killed three people and injured four others. <\/p>\n
On Sunday evening at the Seattle Center complex in Washington, a mass shooting occurred during the annual Bite of Seattle food festival. According to the Seattle Times, around 6:00 PM local time, a series of shots rang out at the event, which attracts thousands of people. Two witnesses told local station KOMO they heard seven to eight shots on the grounds before seeing a crowd flee in all directions.<\/p>\n
Two people died at the scene\u2014a 19-year-old man and a 44-year-old man\u2014while a third victim, a 56-year-old woman, died at Harborview Medical Center. Four injured individuals, including a two-year-old boy, were transported to the hospital, with the child’s condition described as satisfactory on Monday while the other injured victims were discharged.<\/p>\n
Associated Press reports that the detained teenager is being held at a juvenile facility on suspicion of firearm violations and first-degree assault. Mayor Katie Wilson stated during a press conference that the 15-year-old is scheduled to appear in court on Monday afternoon, while the second suspect is sought by authorities.<\/p>\n
NBC News reports that two weapons were recovered at the scene, though police have not disclosed the models or confirmed whether the shooting was gang-related. Deputy Chief Tyrone Davis stated that two armed men shot at each other, and accidental bystanders were caught in the crossfire. Police arrested a 15-year-old after the shooting, and a manhunt for the second perpetrator is ongoing.<\/p>\n
The annual Bite of Seattle festival, which began in 1982, took place over the weekend at the Seattle Center. The event featured hundreds of local vendors and live music performances, and organizers estimate it draws 350,000 people over three days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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