A tragic shooting occurred at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, all identified as local residents. The incident also left at least four others injured. A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested, while authorities continue to search for a second suspect believed to be involved. Eyewitness reports describe a scene of chaos as vendors fled for safety, only to return and find their booths looted. The Mayor has faced criticism for a communication delay during the response to the incident. The police have indicated that there may have been multiple shooters involved, intensifying the ongoing investigation.