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15-year-old claims self-defense in Seattle festival shooting
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 03, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Summary: A 15-year-old boy accused in the July 26 Bite of Seattle shootout says he fired in self-defense after two unidentified suspects began shooting toward him and a friend. Prosecutors allege he recklessly fired a ghost gun into a packed crowd, after which three people died and four others were wounded, including a 2-year-old.
WHO: 15-year-old boy accused of firing into a crowd
WHAT: The accused teen claims he shot in self-defense during the Bite of Seattle festival shootout; prosecutors say he fired a ghost gun into a packed crowd.
WHEN: Jul 26, 2026
WHERE: Seattle Center Armory area near the Space Needle, Seattle, Washington
WHY: The teen says he fired back after two unidentified suspects began shooting toward him and his friend.
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