15-year-old accused of firing into crowd during deadly Seattle mass shooting claims self-defense
A 15-year-old claims self-defense in the deadly Bite of Seattle shootout, but prosecutors say he recklessly fired a ghost gun into a packed crowd.
TL;DR
- A 15-year-old is the sole individual charged in connection with a fatal shootout at the Bite of Seattle food festival.
- The teen's defense claims he fired in self-defense after other suspects initiated gunfire.
- Prosecutors argue the teen recklessly fired a 'ghost gun' into a crowd, endangering attendees.
- Three people were killed and four others wounded in the incident.
- Police are investigating two persons of interest but have made no additional arrests.
- Prosecutors intend to seek moving the teen's case to adult court.