Seattle shooting leaves two dead and five injured at food festival

Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published July 27, 2026 6:55am Updated July 27, 2026 6:55am One suspect is in custody after a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival (Picture: Getty Images) Two people have died and five others have been injured after gunfire broke out at a popular food festival near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle. The shooting happened on Sunday evening at Seattle Center, where thousands of people had gathered for the annual Bite of Seattle festival. Police rushed to the scene and urged the public to avoid the area while emergency crews treated victims. A spokesperson for the Seattle Fire Department confirmed two people were killed and five others were wounded in the shooting. Harborview Medical Center said it received four of the injured, including a toddler, a 2