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July 27th, 2026

Why Did Seattle Wait 5 Hours to Talk to the Public?

Three people were killed and four others injured in a shooting at Seattle Center Sunday evening during the Bite of Seattle. And in the five hours that followed, city leaders said almost nothing. KIRO Newsradio reporter Luke Duecy breaks down what happened after the shooting and why city officials delayed a press conference until nearly 11 p.m.

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