Key Facts

• Two people died and four were injured in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on July 26, 2026.
• Police said the shooting was a "targeted gang-related" gunfight that affected unrelated victims in the crowd.
• A 15-year-old was arrested, and a 19-year-old believed involved in the shooting died.
• Chief Shon Barnes was asked to resign by Mayor Katie Wilson and stepped down voluntarily.
• Barnes became police chief in late 2024 and expressed a desire to focus on healing and justice.
• Deputy Chief Andre Sayles was named interim police chief after Barnes’ resignation.
• Mayor Wilson emphasized the need for trust, transparency, and community collaboration in public safety efforts.
• Investigations are ongoing to identify other possible suspects involved in the shooting.