HEAR IT: 911 call captures horrifying first moments of deadly shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival

Newly obtained 911 calls reveal the chaotic moments during the deadly shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival, with dispatchers describing multiple people down and “six confirmed gunshot wounds.” A 15-year-old suspect is in custody, though homicide charges have not yet been filed. The incident, which occurred outside the Seattle Center Armory, resulted in three fatalities and four injuries.

• Newly obtained 911 calls capture the frantic response to a deadly shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival.
• Dispatchers described “multiple people down” and “six confirmed gunshot wounds” during the chaotic event.
• A 15-year-old suspect is in custody, but homicide charges have not yet been filed.
• The shooting, which occurred near the Seattle Center Armory, resulted in three deaths and four injuries, including a 2-year-old boy.
• Interim Police Chief Andre Sayles stated that investigators have developed new information but are keeping details confidential to protect the investigation’s integrity.
• Initial investigations suggested gunfire was exchanged after a conflict between small groups, with bystanders caught in the crossfire.