Seattle Center shooting leaves three dead as police hunt second gunman
Police said seven people were shot at Bite of Seattle, while wildfires forced 300,000 evacuations in France and Spain.
By Deshawn Carter · Sports Writer
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Three people are dead after the Seattle Center shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival, where police said two gunmen appeared to fire at each other and one suspect remained at large.
Assistant Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis said seven people were shot Sunday night at Seattle Center, the complex that also includes the Space Needle. Two people died at the scene, he said.
Four wounded people, including a toddler, were taken to Harborview Medical Center, Davis said. One of those patients later died.
One gunman surrendered after officers confronted him, according to Davis. Police were still looking for a second shooter who fled Seattle Center.
What happened in the Seattle Center shooting?
Davis said investigators believe the violence was a shootout involving two people. NBC News reported that the shooting unfolded while Seattle Center was hosting Bite of Seattle, a major food festival.
The deadly attack led a busy morning news lineup that also included evacuations from major wildfires in Europe, Russia’s fuel problems after Ukrainian attacks, and Sen. Susan Collins’ 2026 balancing act in Maine.
How bad are the France and Spain wildfires?
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain as authorities fight some of the worst wildfires Europe has seen in decades, NBC News reported. Some evacuees have left by boat, slept in cars or packed into emergency shelters.
Dylan Boudier, who lives in the French beach town of Arcachon, told NBC News the scene felt “a bit apocalyptic,” with people searching for places to stay and some spending the night outdoors.
In France, more than 162 square miles have burned, an area NBC News compared to the size of Denver. The fire is among the country’s largest forest fires since World War II, and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said Sunday that bringing it under control would take “a long time.”
Another heat wave is expected to push temperatures to around 99 degrees Fahrenheit, NBC News reported, raising fears that Bordeaux, a tourist center in the Gironde wine region, may need a full evacuation.
Spain declared a national emergency for the first time because of a wildfire, according to NBC News. More than 90,000 people have been evacuated from areas around Madrid and Avila as fires burn through homes.
Why is Russia facing a fuel crisis?
NBC News reported that Russia has been dealing with a fuel crisis for nearly two months after repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries. Some regions have introduced rationing plans and limits at gas stations.
One woman told NBC News that some stations were closed, while others did not have every type of fuel, and that she had waited in line for hours. Several governors have warned about long lines and public order after videos showed altercations at some stations, according to NBC News.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian attacks “do create problems,” but said shortages were not critical. NBC News reported that public frustration, including among some strong Putin supporters, is testing his grip.
What is Susan Collins saying about Trump?
Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, is campaigning for re-election against Democratic nominee Troy Jackson while trying to separate herself from some of President Donald Trump’s policies and keep support from MAGA voters, NBC News reported.
Collins rejected Jackson’s claim that she has “served” Trump, telling NBC News that she opposes the president when she thinks he is wrong and supports him when she thinks he is right. She cited Trump’s recent tariffs on Canada as a policy she disagrees with.
A GOP strategist told NBC News that Collins has been able to disagree without being disagreeable. NBC News also reported that Trump has endorsed Collins as Republicans try to keep Senate control.
This story draws on original reporting from NBC News.