Bite of Seattle shooting leaves multiple people injured
Multiple people were injured in a Bite Seattle shooting at Seattle Center on Saturday evening during the Bite of Seattle food festival, emergency dispatchers reported. Police and ambulances responded after rapid gunfire was heard around 6 p.m., and a Seattle Police Department spokesperson said more information was not yet available as crews arrived on scene.
Key Takeaways
- A shooting with multiple victims was reported at Seattle Center during Bite of Seattle.
- Witnesses described rapid gunfire around 6 p.m. and crowds rushing for cover.
- Seattle police and ambulances responded; officials had limited details early on.
- The story was still developing as first responders worked the scene.
Local outlets including The Seattle Times reported that emergency dispatchers described a shooting with “multiple victims” at Seattle Center, where the Bite of Seattle food festival was underway this weekend.
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What happened at the Bite Seattle shooting?
According to reporting cited by emergency dispatchers, police and ambulances were responding to a shooting with multiple victims at Seattle Center.
The sound of rapid gunshots could be heard around 6 p.m. at the festival site. A Seattle Police Department spokesperson reached by phone said he was on his way to the incident and had no further information at that time.
Because details were still emerging, authorities had not immediately released a full victim count, suspect information, or a confirmed motive in early reports.
What did witnesses see during the festival chaos?
Kayla Carris, 22, told The Seattle Times she was sitting outside the Armory at Bite of Seattle when people began to scream and run inside the building.
“Everyone was just throwing stuff and running,” Carris said. “Like everyone.”
Her account matches the picture of a sudden scramble as festivalgoers sought shelter after hearing gunfire in a crowded public venue.
Why does this Bite Seattle shooting matter now?
Bite of Seattle is a major weekend food festival at Seattle Center, drawing large crowds for food, drink, and entertainment. A shooting with multiple victims at such an event raises immediate public-safety concerns for attendees, vendors, and nearby neighborhoods.
Early coverage stressed that this was a developing situation. Residents and visitors were advised to follow official updates from police and verified newsrooms rather than unverified social media claims.
As of the first wave of reporting, responders were on scene and investigators were still gathering facts. No complete official briefing on injuries, arrests, or timeline had been fully detailed in the initial dispatches cited above.