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Police now believe 3 gunmen involved in deadly shootout near Seattle Space Needle
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Gene Johnson, Hallie Golden, and The Associated Press , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Seattle Police Department is investigating the shooting, and preliminary findings suggest it may have been gang-related.
A deadly shootout occurred near the Seattle Space Needle, involving multiple gunmen. Authorities now believe three gunmen were involved in the incident. The Seattle Police Department is investigating the shooting, and preliminary findings suggest it may have been gang-related.
According to investigators, two groups may have been firing at each other. Further details about the incident are available from the Seattle Police Department, which held a news conference to discuss the investigation. For more information, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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