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Seattle Festival Tragedy: Bullets Not From Teen Shooter’s Gun, Police Reveal

Seattle police report that bullets from the festival shooting that killed two bystanders did not match those fired by the arrested 15-year-old.

Editorial Desk

July 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Seattle, USA — Bullets recovered from two bystanders killed during a shootout at a Seattle festival last weekend don’t appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, according to police court documents filed Wednesday.

The documents state that forensic analysis conducted on the bullets extracted from the victims indicates they were not discharged from the firearm in possession of the arrested teenager. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking to identify the source of the fatal shots.

The festival, which attracted a large crowd, descended into chaos when gunfire erupted. Emergency services responded swiftly, but two individuals succumbed to their injuries. The 15-year-old was apprehended shortly after the incident — and remains in custody.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward as the investigation continues. The exact circumstances leading to the shooting remain under scrutiny, with detectives working to piece together the events that transpired.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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