NewsWPLG Local 10July 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Police: Bullets that killed two bystanders at Seattle festival did not come from teen suspect's gun
Preliminary police testing indicates that the bullets responsible for the deaths of two bystanders at a Seattle food festival were not fired by the 15-year-old suspect arrested at the scene.
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This finding changes the focus of the ongoing criminal investigation into the shooting, as it indicates the presence of at least one other shooter who remains unidentified.
Key Facts
- Two bystanders were killed during a shootout at a Seattle food festival.
- A 15-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
- Preliminary ballistics testing shows the bullets that killed the bystanders did not originate from the suspect's firearm.
- Court documents confirming these findings were filed on Wednesday.
Who's Mentioned
organizationKing County Prosecutor's Office“Filed charges against the 15-year-old suspect.”personAshley Whitehead“Bystander killed in the shooting, age 56.”personCarlos Israel Sanchez Villalba“Bystander killed in the shooting, age 44.”personJunior Cee Niko Semo“Suspect killed in the shooting, age 19.”locationSeattle“Location of the festival and shooting.”personShon Barnes“Police Chief who provided initial statements.”personHong Tran“Public defender for the 15-year-old suspect.”personMatt Blackburn“Detective who wrote the statement supporting the charges.”