SWFL.io - Local NewsJeff Stitt
•7/27/2026
Police in Seattle, Washington, said they are investigating a shooting with "multiple victims" after gunfire erupted at a popular events complex near the iconic Space Needle.
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Seattle Police Department said it was investigating the incident at Seattle Center, which is described on its website as "an active civic, arts and family gathering place in the core of our region." It is home to a number of attractions, including the Space Needle.
The Seattle Center was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival over the weekend. The annual festival started in 1982 and draws 350,000 attendees over “three days of food, drink, and community celebration,” according to its website. It's unclear if the shooting occurred at the festival.
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Harborview Medical Center told CNN it will be receiving people injured from the event at the Seattle Center.
In its post on X, the police department said more information is to come and urged people to avoid the area.
Multiple local news outlets were reporting that there was a heavy presence of first responders in the area.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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The Associated Press and CNN contributed to this report