The investigation into a deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival has taken a new turn after police said bullets that killed two bystanders do not appear to have come from the firearm allegedly used by a 15-year-old suspect arrested at the scene.
According to court documents filed on Wednesday, preliminary ballistics testing showed that the bullets recovered from the two victims did not match the weapon authorities say the teenager was firing during the incident. Police have not yet identified who fired the shots that killed the two innocent bystanders.
Authorities said the teenager allegedly used an untraceable “ghost gun” and fired into a crowd during what investigators believe was a gang-related confrontation. The shooting occurred during a busy food festival, where attendees were caught in the violence as gunfire erupted.
The suspect was taken into custody at the scene, and investigators initially focused on his involvement in the shooting. However, the latest ballistic findings indicate that the weapon recovered from the teenager may not have been responsible for the fatal injuries suffered by the two victims.
Police have linked the incident to suspected gang violence but have not released details about the individuals involved or identified any additional suspects. Investigators are continuing to examine evidence, including other weapons that may have been used and witness accounts from people who were present during the attack.
The use of a ghost gun has also drawn attention in the investigation. These privately assembled firearms often lack traditional serial numbers, making them more difficult for law enforcement to trace and investigate.
Community members have expressed concern over the violence, particularly because the shooting occurred at a public event where families and festival visitors had gathered. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward as they work to determine who was responsible for the deaths.
The case remains under investigation, and police officials have said that further forensic testing and evidence collection will be needed before they can determine the full sequence of events and identify the person or people responsible for the fatal shots.
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