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Shooting in Seattle: 2 dead, 4 wounded near Space Needle at food festival
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
A shooting near the Space Needle in Seattle on July 26, 2026 left 2 people dead and at least 4 others wounded, including a child. The incident occurred during the Bite of Seattle, an annual food festival that brings together local restaurants, artisans, and businesses. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said two suspects were arrested and taken into custody. Harborview Medical Center treated four of the wounded, including a woman who was immediately rushed to surgery. The exact number of shooters involved remained unclear by evening.
- 2 dead and at least 4 wounded, including a child, on July 26, 2026 in Seattle
- Shooting erupted during the Bite of Seattle, an annual food festival
- Two suspects arrested and held in custody according to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
- Four wounded hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center, including one woman in emergency surgery
- Number of shooters involved remained uncertain at end of day
What we know
A shooting erupted on Sunday, July 26, 2026 near the Space Needle in Seattle, during the Bite of Seattle — an annual food festival bringing together local restaurants, artisans, and businesses. The incident left 2 people dead and at least 4 others wounded, including a child, according to reports.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson stated in an official statement that two suspects had been arrested and taken into custody by police.
Harborview Medical Center treated four wounded: a child, a 39-year-old woman, a 23-year-old man, and a woman of unknown age who was immediately transferred to the operating room. Hospital spokesperson Susan Gregg provided these details.
2
people killed
≥ 4
wounded, including a child
2
suspects arrested
What remains uncertain
At the time of the incident, neither police nor Harborview Medical Center staff had confirmed whether more than one shooter was involved. A press conference was scheduled for that evening to provide additional details about the shooting.
Context
The Space Needle is an observation tower built in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle for the 1962 World's Fair. The area regularly hosts major outdoor public events.
Gun violence in the United States results in thousands of deaths and injuries each year.
Frequently asked questions
How many victims did the July 26, 2026 Seattle shooting result in?
The shooting killed 2 people and wounded at least 4 others, including a child. Four of the wounded were hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center.
Were any suspects arrested?
Yes. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson confirmed in an official statement that two suspects were arrested and taken into custody by Seattle police.
What is the Bite of Seattle?
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