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Shooting at a Seattle food festival leaves 2 dead and wounds 5, fire official says

Shooting at a Seattle food festival leaves 2 dead and wounds 5, fire official says

A Seattle fire department official says two people died and five others were wounded in a shooting during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle

At least 4 people including a child were wounded by gunfire at a Seattle festival, hospital says

At least 4 people including a child were wounded by gunfire at a Seattle festival, hospital says

Police say multiple people have been injured in a shooting at an events complex close to the Space Needle in Seattle

Three killed, four wounded in Seattle food festival shooting, police say

Three killed, four wounded in Seattle food festival shooting, police say

By Tim McLaughlin and Chandni Shah July 26 (Reuters) - Three people were killed and four others, including a toddler, were wounded on Sunday in a shooting at a downtown Seattle food festival, police said, adding that a suspect had been taken into custody.

BASE Jumpers Leap from Seattle's Space Needle, Prompting Police Investigation

BASE Jumpers Leap from Seattle's Space Needle, Prompting Police Investigation

Two individuals executed a BASE jump from the observation deck of Seattle's Space Needle, an incident that was captured on social media and reported to the Seattle Police Department. The jumpers, who purchased tickets and entered the landmark legally, were seen on security footage preparing for the jump by donning helmets in the restroom. They then climbed over the glass barriers and performed backflips before deploying parachutes to glide to the ground. The Space Needle management is cooperating with police in an ongoing investigation, but the jumpers have not yet been identified.

Seattle Police Investigate Parachute Jump from Space Needle, Suspects Remain at Large

Seattle Police Investigate Parachute Jump from Space Needle, Suspects Remain at Large

Seattle authorities are investigating an incident where two individuals parachuted from the Space Needle, a 605-foot landmark. The event occurred on July 24, 2026, when the two men, described as White males in their late 20s, purchased tickets to the attraction. After reaching the observation deck, they donned helmets and jumped over the glass wall, performing a backflip before parachuting down. The Seattle Police Department responded to the scene following reports of the jump, but the suspects remain unidentified and at large. The jumpers face potential charges, including trespassing. This incident follows a recent fatal BASE jumping accident in Utah, highlighting the risks associated with such stunts.

Unauthorized Parachutists Leap from Seattle's Space Needle, Evade Capture

Unauthorized Parachutists Leap from Seattle's Space Needle, Evade Capture

Two men were caught on video parachuting from the Space Needle in Seattle, an iconic landmark, in an unauthorized stunt. The men scaled the glass-panel barrier on the Observation Deck and jumped off, wearing parachutes and helmets equipped with GoPro cameras. The Seattle Police Department is investigating the incident as Criminal Trespass in the 1st Degree. The men, described as being in their late 20s, managed to evade capture after landing, and their identities remain unknown.

Seattle Police Search for Two Men After Unauthorized BASE Jump From Space Needle

Seattle Police Search for Two Men After Unauthorized BASE Jump From Space Needle

An investigation is underway after two individuals illegally parachuted off the Space Needle in Seattle. The incident occurred on a Friday night when the jumpers scaled the glass panels of the observation deck and leaped off the iconic landmark. Space Needle officials confirmed the breach and are collaborating with the Seattle Police Department to review security footage and identify the suspects. The jumpers, who entered the Space Needle with valid tickets, were seen on security cameras scouting the area before executing their jump. Despite efforts by security personnel, the suspects' landing location remains unknown, and no arrests have been made.

Seattle police search for men who parachuted from Space Needle

Seattle police search for men who parachuted from Space Needle

According to Seattle police, two men approached a glass window of the Space Needle, "running and jumping over to the opposite side of the glass."

Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle

Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle

Police say two men climbed over the glass wall of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure

Viral Raccoon Jimothy Honored as 'Washingtonian of the Day' by Governor

Viral Raccoon Jimothy Honored as 'Washingtonian of the Day' by Governor

Viral Raccoon Jimothy Honored as 'Washingtonian of the Day' by Governor

Seattle Police Search for Two Men After Parachuting Incident from Space Needle

Seattle Police Search for Two Men After Parachuting Incident from Space Needle

Seattle police are actively searching for two men who recently parachuted from the Space Needle, a prominent landmark in the city. The incident occurred when the individuals, whose identities remain unknown, executed a base jump from the top of the structure. This act has raised significant safety and legal concerns, as the Space Needle is a highly regulated area with strict prohibitions against such activities. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the jump and are seeking any information from the public that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the individuals involved.

A seaplane crashes into a remote island north of Seattle but all 11 on board are rescued

A seaplane crashes into a remote island north of Seattle but all 11 on board are rescued

A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed and caught fire on the rocky coast of a remote, forested island near the Canadian border with Washington state