# Seattle Bite of Seattle Shooting Investigation and Political > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seattle-food-festival-shooting > Updated: 2026-08-27T00:59:07.000Z. Sources: 394. Developments: 4. The mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on July 26–27, 2026, left three people dead: 44-year-old Carlos Israel Sanchez Villalba, 56-year-old Ashley Whitehead, and 19-year-old Junior Cee Niko Semo, who is believed to have been one of the shooters and was killed in the attack. Four others were injured, including a two-year-old child. Police arrested a 15-year-old suspect carrying an untraceable 9 mm polymer-80 “ghost gun” with a 33-round magazine. He faces first-degree assault charges, a firearm-enhancement allegation, and unlawful possession of a handgun. Investigators recovered a Springfield-type 9 mm pistol, a Glock 45 fitted with a fully-automatic switch and a 40-round magazine, and a standard 9 mm handgun. Ballistic testing released on July 28 showed the bullets that killed two bystanders did not match the teen’s ghost gun, and shell-casing analysis indicates at least four firearms were fired, confirming the involvement of additional shooters. Authorities view the incident as gang-related and continue to search for at least one more suspect. Newly released 911 audio from the scene near the Seattle Center Armory captures the chaos of the emergency response. One recording features a caller stating, “I’m losing blood,” after being struck in the back, while dispatchers requested additional aid as reports of multiple victims emerged. Dispatch transmissions indicated at least six confirmed gunshot wounds during the initial response. The incident has sparked significant political backlash against Mayor Katie Wilson. Critics have pointed to failures in crisis management, specifically noting that the city’s emergency alert system was not activated. Recent polling indicates a sharp decline in Wilson’s popularity, with one poll showing a 22 percent job approval rating. ## Claims - Police arrested a 15‑year‑old suspect who was armed with a ghost gun (9 mm) that had an extended 33‑round magazine containing 19 rounds. (disputed by 17 sources) - The shooting resulted in three deaths, including the suspected shooter. (disputed) - At least four people were injured, including a toddler. (corroborated by 18 sources) - A shooting occurred at the Bite of Seattle food festival near Seattle Center on July 26‑27, 2026. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Authorities believe the violence was gang‑related and involved at least three shooters: the 15‑year‑old, an acquaintance who died, and at least one other unknown suspect. (corroborated by 17 sources) - King County Judge Tanya L. Thorp ordered the 15‑year‑old to remain in secure detention on three counts of first‑degree assault and one count of second‑degree illegal firearm possession. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Police Chief Shon Barnes held a news conference describing the weapons recovered and the ongoing investigation. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Police recovered two additional weapons: a 9 mm handgun not used in the shooting and a Glock 45 9 mm with an automatic‑fire switch and an extended 40‑round magazine holding 21 rounds. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Preliminary testing showed the bullets that killed two bystanders did not match the teen’s ghost gun. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Seattle festival shooting: 911 calls reveal chaos Released 911 calls reveal the chaotic response to a deadly shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival, which left two dead and multiple people wounded. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-festival-shooting-911-calls-reveal-chaos ### 2026-08-24: Seattle shooting at Bite of Seattle festival sparks political backlash A mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival left three dead and four injured, sparking intense criticism of Mayor Katie Wilson over emergency alert failures and crisis management. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-shooting-at-bite-of-seattle-festival-sparks-political-backlash ### 2026-07-28: Seattle Bite of Seattle Festival Shooting Claims Three Dead, Multiple Injured A shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival (July 26‑27 2026) left three dead—including a 19‑year‑old suspect—and four injured, including a toddler. A 15‑year‑old was arrested with a ghost gun; police also 51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-bite-of-seattle-festival-shooting-leaves-3-dead-teen-detained ### 2026-07-26: Seattle food festival shooting kills three, wounds five including toddler A shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival on July 27 killed three and injured five, including a toddler; one suspect was arrested and a second is still at large. 354 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-mass-shooting-in-humboldt-park-injures-six-two-critically --- Cite as: Seattle Bite of Seattle Shooting Investigation and Political. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/seattle-food-festival-shooting