Third suspect sought in Bite of Seattle shooting
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The aftermath of a shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival Sunday that killed three. Photo: David Ryder/Getty Images
Police now believe three people were involved in Sunday's deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, including one suspect who died at the scene and another who remains at large.
Driving the news: Investigators believe the shooting could be gang-related, although the investigation is ongoing, Nicole Powell, the Seattle Police Department's assistant chief of investigations, told reporters Monday afternoon.
The latest: Officials said they have identified a 19-year-old man who died at the scene as one of the suspected shooters and are now searching for a third possible suspect.
- Another 15-year-old remains in custody in connection with the shooting, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
- Powell said it appears the 15-year-old and the 19-year-old were "associates."
Detectives are "still collecting and reviewing video evidence" from buildings around the Seattle Center Armory building, outside of which the shooting occurred, Powell said.
Catch up quick: In addition to the 19-year-old, a 44-year-old man died at the scene near the Armory around 6pm Sunday, and a 56-year-old woman died later at Harborview Medical Center, according to police.
- Four people were taken to Harborview Medical Center, per the Seattle Fire Department: A 2-year-old boy, a 23-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman and the 56-year-old who later died.
- A 40-year-old woman with minor injuries declined transport to a hospital, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
- A 27-year-old male was treated at UW Medical Center – Montlake. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said investigators are working to determine whether he was wounded in the Seattle Center shooting.
As of Monday evening, all of the surviving patients had been discharged, with the 2-year-old boy the last to be released, UW Medicine spokesperson Susan Gregg told Axios.
What's next: Seattle police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or took video footage to call the violent crimes tip line at 206-233-5000.
Editor's note: This story has been updated with information about the surviving toddler's release from the hospital.