911 recordings reveal chaotic response to deadly Bite of Seattle festival shooting

Recently obtained emergency calls provide a vivid picture of the chaos during the shooting outside the Seattle Center Armory at the Bite of Seattle festival. A victim shot in the back reported severe bleeding and asked for help, while dispatchers urged calm and coordinated aid. Officials noted “multiple people down,” later confirming six gunshot wounds and treating the location as an active scene.

Interim Police Chief Andre Sayles said investigators have new information and plan an arrest but withheld details. A 15-year-old remains detained on firearms and assault charges, though no homicide charges have been filed. City officials, including the Mayor’s Office, said they are working closely with police to keep the public informed.