Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
Summary
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday killed three people and injured four others. The city held a candlelight vigil to honor the victims and called for an end to gun violence.Key Facts
- Three people died in the shooting: Junior Cee Niko Semo (19), Carlos Israel Sanchez Villalba (44), and Ashley Whitehead (56).
- Police say the shooting was a gunfight and suspect Junior Cee Niko Semo was involved.
- One suspect is in custody, while another suspect remains free.
- The food festival is an annual event attracting about 350,000 people each year.
- Villalba was described as a devoted husband and father of three; his family set up a GoFundMe for funeral expenses and support.
- Whitehead died in surgery after being shot while waiting in line with her daughter; her family also launched a GoFundMe.
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson condemned the violence and said no parent should have to bury their child.
- Washington Governor Bob Ferguson expressed shock at the shooting during a community celebration.
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