Police arrest 15-year-old after festival shooting that killed 3 near Space Needle
A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested following a shooting at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle that resulted in three deaths and four injuries. Authorities are still searching for a second suspect involved in the exchange of gunfire.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in public spaces and the involvement of minors in serious criminal activity.
A suspect arrested after a shooting that killed three people and left at least four others injured at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle over the weekend is 15 years old, the city's mayor said Monday (July 27, 2026). The teen was being held in juvenile detention for investigation of firearms violations and first-degree assault and was due to appear in court Monday (July 27, 2026) afternoon, Mayor Katie Wilson said at a news conference.
Authorities are still looking for a second suspect.
Investigators believe the two suspects were shooting at each other and, although one remained on the loose, Seattle Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis told a news conference Sunday (July 26, 2026) night that there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Police did not have a description of the outstanding suspect, he said.
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