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- Seattle police are investigating a shooting at a crowded food festival near the Space Needle that killed three people, including one of the two suspected gunmen, and injured at least three others, including a toddler.
- Police believe two teenagers, aged 15 and 19, who shot at each other belonged to rival groups and that the shooting was targeted, though bystanders were hit; a 15-year-old is in custody and officers are searching for a possible third suspect.
- Officials have faced criticism for incomplete and inconsistent public communication about the case, with the mayor's office saying information from police did not always match court documents.
- The incident has also renewed debate over security camera use in the city and raised concerns about gun violence among small rival groups.
What to watch next
- Search for the possible third suspect and any witness videos or information
- Whether police clarify inconsistencies between press statements and court documents
- Decisions on the city's CCTV security camera policy amid renewed scrutiny
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Named United States · Ashley Whitehead · Carlos Israel Sanchez Villalba · Seattle · Seattle Center · Space Needle · County medical examiner’s office · Junior Cee Niko Semo · Katie Wilson · Nicole Powell · Seattle Police Department · Shon Barnes
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