Shootout that killed 3 at festival in Seattle possibly gang-related, investigators say
Summary
A shootout at a busy food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle killed three people and injured four others, including a toddler. Police believe at least three suspects were involved, and the shooting may have been gang-related.Key Facts
- The shooting happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday during the Bite of Seattle festival.
- Three people died: a 19-year-old shooter, Carlos Israel Sanchez Villalba (44), and Ashley Whitehead (56).
- At least three suspects fired guns, including a 15-year-old who was arrested and held in juvenile detention.
- Investigators think two groups may have been involved in the gunfire, possibly linked to gangs.
- Four others were injured, including a 2-year-old boy, but all injured were released from the hospital.
- Police and city officials gave mixed information early on about the number of suspects and arrests.
- The victims included a father of three and a woman who had recently moved to Washington and was attending the festival with her daughter.
- A vigil was held to honor those killed, with people gathering to remember them peacefully.
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