Teen Arrested After Ghost Gun Shooting at Seattle Food Festival A 15-year-old suspect was arrested following a shootout at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle. The teen was in possession of a ghost gun, a privately made firearm lacking a serial number, along with an extended magazine. The shooting resulted in multiple casualties and led to the recovery of two additional weapons and 14 shell casings from the scene. A 15-year-old suspect was arrested following a shootout at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Monday, July 27, 2026. The teen was in possession of a ghost gun, a privately made firearm lacking a serial number, along with an extended magazine. Police Chief Shon Barnes revealed at a news conference that the weapon was a 9 mm gun from Polymer80, a now-defunct company known for manufacturing ghost gun parts. Investigators also recovered two additional weapons and 14 shell casings from the scene, indicating the involvement of at least three shooters, including the teen and an acquaintance who died at the scene.Ghost guns, often purchased without background checks, have been increasingly linked to violent crimes across the U.S., according to law enforcement officials