Seattle shooting deaths reported at Bite of Seattle food festival
NBC News and KING reported at least two people were killed and five injured in a shooting at Seattle Center.
By Frankie Delgado · News Reporter
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At least two people were killed and five others were injured in a Seattle shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center, NBC News and KING reported.
The shooting was reported in connection with the festival on July 26, 2026, according to NBC News. The outlet, citing reporting with KING, said the gunfire left at least seven people dead or hurt.
What happened in the Seattle shooting?
NBC News and KING reported that a shooting took place during Bite of Seattle, a food festival held at Seattle Center. Their report said at least two people died and five others were injured.
No additional details about the victims were included in the initial NBC News and KING report. The report also did not name a suspect or describe any arrests.
The phrase “at least” means the casualty count was being reported as a minimum figure at the time. In breaking news events, authorities and news organizations may update those numbers as more information is confirmed.
Where did the shooting happen?
The shooting happened during Bite of Seattle at Seattle Center, according to NBC News and KING. Seattle Center was identified in the report as the location of the food festival.
NBC News also posted related coverage in which witnesses described the scene after multiple people were injured in the Seattle shooting. The available report did not include the witness accounts in detail.
What is known so far?
- NBC News and KING reported at least two deaths.
- Five other people were reported injured.
- The shooting occurred during the Bite of Seattle food festival.
- The location was Seattle Center.
- The report was published July 26, 2026.
The initial report did not provide names, ages, medical conditions for the injured, or information about a possible motive. It also did not say whether police had recovered a weapon.
Further updates from officials or local reporting would be needed to confirm the full toll, identify those killed or injured, and explain what led up to the shooting.
This story draws on original reporting from NBC News.