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Police say bullets that killed 2 at Seattle festival were not fired from arrested teen's gun

Police say bullets that killed 2 at Seattle festival were not fired from arrested teen's gun

Summary

Police investigating a shooting at a Seattle food festival said the bullets that killed two bystanders did not come from the gun used by a 15-year-old who was arrested. The police believe at least four guns were fired during the incident, which left three people dead and several injured.

Key Facts

  • A 15-year-old was arrested for firing an untraceable "ghost gun" at the festival.
  • Bullets that killed two bystanders did not match the gun used by the teen.
  • Police found evidence that four different guns were fired during the shootout.
  • A 19-year-old suspect died during the gun battle.
  • Authorities suspect the shooting was related to gang activity.
  • At least four people, including a toddler, were injured at the event.
  • Prosecutors requested that the 15-year-old be tried as an adult, which could lead to a longer prison sentence.
  • Police are still investigating and seeking other persons involved, including someone who self-treated a possible gunshot wound at a hospital.
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