Multiple people were injured in a shooting near Seattle Center on Sunday, July 26, 2026, prompting a large police response.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the condition of the victims or any information about a suspect.
In a statement on X, the Seattle Police Department confirmed officers were responding to an incident involving multiple shooting victims.
The public has been asked to avoid the area while detectives and officers conduct an initial investigation.
The shooting occurred as the Bite of Seattle food festival was ending its three-day annual event.
It is unclear if the gunfire was related to the festival, and organizers have not commented.
Seattle Center is home to landmarks including the Space Needle and several museums.
