Seattle Police Seek More Suspects in Fatal Bite of Seattle Shooting; Chief Addresses Absence
Seattle Police Department is seeking additional suspects in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival that resulted in three deaths and four injuries. Chief Shon Barnes addressed public scrutiny regarding his frequent absences from Seattle, including during the…
Seattle Tacoma, WA, July 28, 2026 —
Seattle Police are actively searching for additional suspects in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred at the Bite of Seattle food festival. The incident, which took place recently, resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left four others injured.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or provided further details regarding the ongoing investigation into the identities and whereabouts of those responsible. The motive behind the shooting also remains under investigation.
In the wake of the tragedy, Police Chief Shon Barnes has faced public scrutiny regarding his presence in the city. Specifically, questions have been raised about his frequent absences from Seattle, including during the period when the shooting at the food festival took place.
Chief Barnes addressed these concerns, stating that he was attending a conference at the time of the incident. He provided this explanation in response to public commentary and media inquiries concerning his leadership and visibility during critical events.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Seattle Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Further updates are expected as the search for additional suspects continues and more details emerge from the investigation.
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