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Deadly shootout at Seattle food festival sparks gang violence investigation
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· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 15-year-old suspect was arrested and waived their initial court appearance.
A violent incident occurred at a food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle over the weekend. Police reported a shootout involving at least three suspects, resulting in the death of one of them. The deceased suspect was 19 years old.
Further details are available from the Seattle Police Department, who are investigating the incident. Authorities believe the shooting may have been related to gang activity, with two groups exchanging fire. A 15-year-old suspect was arrested and waived their initial court appearance.
More information can be found through local Seattle news sources, including KXXV's affiliate station, which has reported on the incident and the ongoing investigation.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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