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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 35 MIN

" Easier for a kid to get a gun than a summer job": 2 violence intervention experts on the Seattle Center shooting

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More information is still emerging about the Seattle Center shooting. For now, we know that police have said they believe at least two people participated in the shooting.Police have one suspect in custody, who is just 15 years old. Police have also claimed the shooting could be gang-related. The alleged suspect’s age furthers concerns about Seattle-area youth and gun violence. Earlier this week, Mayor Katie Wilson spoke about steps the city is taking to prevent gun violence, including violence intervention and community support. Soundside spoke with two experts working on this issue in our region about the shooting and their response.  GuestsPaul Patu, co-founder of Urban FamilyDominique Davis, founder and CEO, Community PassagewaysThank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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