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Police now believe 3 gunmen involved in deadly shootout near Seattle Space Needle

Headline from KXAN Austin, on the newest of 2 developments

Nicole Powell, the Seattle Police Department's assistant chief of investigations, said at a news conference Monday afternoon that investigators believe the shooting may have been gang-related, with two groups firing at each other.

KXAN Austin's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. A shootout that killed 3 at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle may have been gang-related

    Headline from KING 5 Seattle ·

  2. Newest

    Police now believe 3 gunmen involved in deadly shootout near Seattle Space Needle

    Headline from KXAN Austin ·

Reports & sources

271 articles, oldest first.

  1. Just the News

    Multiple victims wounded in shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle, police say (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Police and ambulances began responding around 6 p.m. PT while the Bite of Seattle festival was ongoing.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Multiple people injured in Seattle Center shooting, police say (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The downtown Seattle skyline near Seattle Center, where gunfire injured multiple people Sunday.

  3. Seattle Times

    Mass shooting reported at Seattle Center (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Police and ambulances were responding to a shooting with "multiple victims" at Seattle Center, according to emergency dispatchers.

  4. Q13fox

    Multiple people shot at Seattle Center (opens Q13fox)

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    Q13fox's feed description

    Multiple people were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center Sunday afternoon.

  5. Todd Starnes

    Mass Shooting Near Seattle’s Space Needle (opens Todd Starnes)

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    Todd Starnes's feed description

    LIVE COVERAGE: Seattle first responders are on-scene at a Seattle Center event where multiple people have been seriously injured in […]

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Multiple people have been shot after gunfire erupts near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, police say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Multiple people have been shot after gunfire erupts near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, police say

  7. KTVZ Bend

    Multiple shooting victims reported at Seattle Center festival, police say (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Multiple people were shot Sunday night at a food festival at a Seattle arena, just a block from the city’s iconic Space Needle, police said. “More information to come,” officials said in a statement on X. “Please avoid the area.

  8. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Multiple shooting victims reported at Seattle Center, police say (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — The Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Seattle Center with “multiple victims,” police said. “More information to come,” officials said in a statement on X. “Please avoid the area.

  9. KAAL Rochester

    At least 4 people including a child were wounded by gunfire at a Seattle festival, hospital says (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    Police say multiple people have been injured in a shooting at an events complex close to the Space Needle in Seattle. Authorities did not immediately release more information. Police are investigating the shooting and have urged people to avoid the area.

  10. The Republic

    Multiple people shot as gunfire erupts near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, police say (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    SEATTLE (AP) — Multiple people were injured in a shooting Sunday night at an events complex close to the Space Needle in Seattle, police said in a statement. Authorities did not immediately release more information. Police were investigating the shooting and urged people to avoid the area.

  11. KAAL Rochester

    Shooting at a Seattle food festival leaves 2 dead and wounds 5, fire official says (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    A Seattle fire department official says two people died and five others were wounded in a shooting during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle. Police were investigating the shooting late Sunday and urged people to avoid the area just northwest of downtown.

  12. KAAL Rochester

    At least 4 people including a child wounded by gunfire at a Seattle festival, hospital says (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    Officials say at least four people have been injured in a shooting at an events complex close to the Space Needle in Seattle. A large number of police and emergency crews responded around 6 p.m. and began evacuating the area.

  13. KAAL Rochester

    Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3 (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    A Seattle fire department official says two people died and five were wounded in a shooting during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle. Police were investigating the shooting around 6 p.m. Sunday. Authorities did not immediately say if anyone was in custody.

  14. FOX 43 York

    Multiple people hurt in shooting near Seattle's Space Needle, police say (opens FOX 43 York)

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    FOX 43 York's feed description

    Seattle Police said multiple people were hurt in a shooting near Seattle's Space Needle. An investigation is underway.

  15. Washington Times

    At least 4 people including a child were wounded in shooting at a Seattle festival, hospital says (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    At least four people including a child were wounded in a shooting Sunday night at an events complex close to the Space Needle in Seattle, a hospital spokesperson said.

  16. Pix11

    Multiple people shot near Space Needle in Seattle: police (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    SEATTLE (AP) — Multiple people were injured in a shooting Sunday night at an events complex close to the Space Needle in Seattle, police said in a statement. Authorities did not immediately release more information. Police were investigating the shooting and urged people to avoid the area.

  17. News Nation Now

    Multiple people shot near Seattle Space Needle, police say (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    The police department shared the information in a social post on X, saying it happened at the Seattle Center and is asking people to avoid the area.

  18. HuffPost

    2 Dead, 5 Wounded In Mass Shooting Near Seattle’s Iconic Space Needle (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    The attack occurred around 6 p.m. at the Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle festival.

  19. Fox News

    Multiple people wounded in mass shooting at Seattle Center, police say (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Multiple people were wounded on Sunday in a mass shooting incident at the Seattle Center, according to police. Police have not confirmed whether any suspects were taken into custody.

  20. Fox News

    Multiple people shot in mass shooting at Seattle Center, police say (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Multiple people were shot on Sunday in a mass shooting incident at the Seattle Center, according to police. Police have not confirmed whether any suspects were taken into custody.

  21. ABC News

    Multiple people shot at Seattle Center: Police (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    Police are responding to a shooting at the Seattle Center on Sunday night that they said left "multiple victims."

  22. CBS News

    Several people shot near Seattle's Space Needle, police say (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Several people were shot at the Seattle Center, according to police, but they did not provide further information on the number of victims, their injuries or any possible suspects.

  23. UPI

    Police: Shooting at Seattle food festival leaves multiple victims (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Authorities in Seattle said a shooting erupted Sunday evening near the Space Needle, resulting in "multiple" victims.

  24. Washington Examiner

    Multiple people injured in shooting near Space Needle in Seattle: Police (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Multiple people were injured in a shooting in Seattle, Washington, near the Space Needle on Sunday night at a food festival. Police and emergency crews reported to the scene shortly after 6 p.m. local time, according to the Seattle Times.

  25. Jonesboro Sun

    At least four people including a child were wounded by gunfire at a Seattle festival, a hospital spokesperson says (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    At least four people including a child were wounded by gunfire at a Seattle festival, a hospital spokesperson says.

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