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The incident that captures the city’s perilous state took place around 10 p.m. at First and Union. Seattle Police Chief Sean Barnes detailed a violent altercation among three individuals, one of whom produced a weapon and fired at two others. Emergency responders swiftly arrived, but tragically, one person succumbed to their injuries. Notably, a private citizen with a concealed carry firearm intervened during the chaos, shooting and capturing the suspect’s weapon. The civilian is cooperating with authorities, highlighting the unpredictable dangers residents and visitors face daily.