A shootout occurred at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle, resulting in the deaths of three people, according to Google News. The incident may have been gang-related, as reported by AP News. A suspect is in custody, with police searching for another, as stated on the SPD Blotter website.
At least three suspects were involved in the shooting, according to The Guardian. A 15-year-old was arrested and charged with shooting into the crowd during the gunfight, as alleged by prosecutors and reported by NBC News. Seattle police are currently searching for a second suspect in connection with the deadly food festival shooting, as reported by the New York Times.
The incident highlights the issue of gun violence, with this particular case potentially being gang-related, and resulted in the loss of three lives at a public event. The shooting occurred at the Seattle Center, a popular area near the Space Needle.