Bite of Seattle food festival
Coverage of Bite of Seattle food festival in the Nexus archive.
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Andre Sayles as interim police chief following Shon Barnes' resignation after a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. Barnes faced criticism for the incident, which left two dead and four injured, and Sayles pledged to prioritize the investigation and enhance safety measures at public events.
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Andre Sayles as interim police chief following the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes after a deadly shooting at a food festival. Barnes resigned amid criticism over the incident, which left two dead and four injured, while Sayles emphasized community safety and ongoing investigations.
- Seattle police chief resigns days after food festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned days after a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. He spoke at a vigil the day after the incident at Seattle Center.
- Seattle’s Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure
Seattle's Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned under pressure. The article references a vigil for victims of a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival.
- Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren’t from teen shooter’s gun
Bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout at a Seattle festival were not fired from the gun of a 15-year-old arrested teen, according to police. Court documents reveal four weapons were used in the incident, a 19-year-old suspect was killed at the scene, and authorities are seeking another individual involved.
- Ghost Gun Was Used in Seattle Festival Shooting, Police Say
A ghost gun was used in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes spoke at a vigil for the victims.
- 15-year-old shot into Seattle food festival crowd during deadly gunfight, prosecutors allege
A 15-year-old was shot into the crowd during a deadly gunfight at the Bite of Seattle food festival, according to prosecutors. The incident occurred on July 26, 2026, with a police officer later seen near the event's sign.
- Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed three near the Space Needle
A 15-year-old was arrested following a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, which resulted in three deaths. The incident occurred on July 26, 2026, at Seattle Center.
- Three people killed and one suspect at large in Bite of Seattle food festival shooting
Three people were killed and four others, including a toddler, were wounded in a shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle. One suspect was arrested, and a second suspect remains at large.
- 'This is a tragedy': Seattle authorities respond to mass shooting at food festival – video
At least three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle. One person has been taken into custody, and investigations are ongoing.
- TikTokker voiced concerns about Seattle Center food festival security day before mass shooting that left 3 dead
A Washington-based TikTokker named Leebo expressed concerns about the lack of security at the 'Bite of Seattle' food festival. These concerns were raised just one day before a mass shooting at the event that killed three people.
- Three people killed in shooting at Seattle food festival
Three people were killed and four others injured in a shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival. Seattle Police report one suspect is in custody and another is believed to be at large, with the possibility that the suspects were shooting at each other.
- Two dead in shootings at Bite of Seattle food festival, say authorities
Two people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center near the Space Needle. Four victims were hospitalized, with one in critical condition. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area after the incident.
- At least two dead, five injured in Seattle shooting
At least two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center. NBC News and KING reported the incident.
- 2 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Seattle Center during food festival: Officials
Two people were killed and five injured in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center on Sunday, according to officials.
- At least 4 people including a child were wounded by gunfire at a Seattle festival, hospital says
At least four people, including a child, were wounded by gunfire during the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle. Police are investigating the shooting and have urged people to avoid the area.
- Multiple people shot as gunfire erupts near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, police say
Multiple people were injured in a shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle during the Bite of Seattle food festival. Witnesses reported chaotic scenes with people fleeing and victims on the ground, while police urged the public to avoid the area and are investigating.
- Multiple people shot as gunfire erupts near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, police say
Multiple people were injured in a shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle at an events complex hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival. Police are investigating and have urged people to avoid the area, though no further details were immediately released.
- Multiple people shot as gunfire erupts near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, police say
Multiple people were injured in a shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle at the Seattle Center, which was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival. Police are investigating and have urged people to avoid the area.
- Two dead, at least five injured, including a young boy, in Seattle Center shooting, fire officials say
Two people were killed and at least five injured, including a young boy, in a shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday, according to fire officials. Law enforcement was present at the scene.
- Multiple people shot as gunfire erupts near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, police say
Multiple people were injured in a shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle at an events complex during the Bite of Seattle food festival. Police are investigating and urging people to avoid the area.
- At least 4 people including a child were wounded by gunfire at a Seattle festival, hospital says
At least four people, including a child, were wounded by gunfire during a festival near Seattle's Space Needle. The Seattle Center's Bite of Seattle food festival was the location of the shooting, with victims transported to Harborview Medical Center, where one remains in critical condition. A witness described chaos and multiple victims on the ground after hearing gunshots.