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1. Jul 27, 2026

   A shooting breaks out at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle festival, prompting an evacuation and police investigation with few details on casualties or a suspect.

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2. Jul 27, 2026

   Authorities say the shooting linked to Bite of Seattle left one person dead and seven wounded after gunfire sent a crowd of about 300 fleeing, with no arrests yet.

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Seattle Center Shooting at Bite of Seattle Leaves Victims

Police are investigating a shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle event that left multiple victims, with authorities urging people to avoid the area and the center evacuated as the investigation continues. The incident is being treated as breaking news with authorities providing few details on casualties or suspect at this time.

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Bite of Seattle Shooting: Multiple Victims

A mass shooting at an unsanctioned gathering near Morgan Hill left one person dead and seven others wounded as a crowd of around 300 fled after several gunshots were fired. Investigators say a handgun was used, the event was promoted on social media, and the investigation is expected to be lengthy and complex, with multiple law enforcement agencies assisting and no arrests announced yet.