Teen arrested after shooting at Seattle pizza parlor, attempted carjacking

No one was struck by gunfire, but several employees and patrons suffered minor injuries from shattered glass.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A 16-year-old boy was arrested early Thursday after allegedly firing multiple shots at a Capitol Hill pizza restaurant and attempting to carjack a rideshare driver at gunpoint in Seattle. No one was hit by the gunfire, but several employees and customers suffered minor injuries from broken glass.

Why it matters

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and public safety in Seattle, particularly in the Capitol Hill neighborhood which has seen an increase in property crime and occasional violent incidents in recent years.

The details

According to police, the teenager had been drinking with friends and was removed from a nearby bar by security staff, who suspected he was using a fake ID. Security personnel escorted him to a Maserati parked outside, where he got into the back seat. As the car pulled away, the teen fired several rounds through the rear passenger-side window toward the security staff standing on the sidewalk. Several bullets struck the pizza business, but no one was hit by the gunfire. Officers later located the unoccupied Maserati nearby with damage consistent with the shooting and shell casings inside. The suspect was later spotted returning to the area, ran from police, but was apprehended after falling. Shortly afterward, a rideshare driver told officers the same teen had tried to steal his vehicle at gunpoint, but the driver was able to get away unharmed.

  • The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • The suspect was arrested shortly after the shooting and attempted carjacking.

The players

Seattle Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and made the arrest.

16-year-old suspect

The teenage boy who was arrested and charged with felony assault and robbery in connection with the shooting and attempted carjacking.

Security staff

The personnel who initially escorted the suspect out of a nearby bar and were targeted by the gunfire.

Rideshare driver

The driver who the suspect allegedly attempted to carjack at gunpoint but was able to get away unharmed.

Pizza parlor employees and customers

The individuals who suffered minor injuries from the shattered glass during the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“Officers responded around 1:40 a.m. to reports of gunfire near 11th Avenue and East Union Street. When they arrived, they found a pizza restaurant damaged by gunfire and interviewed several witnesses.”

— Seattle Police Department (fox13seattle.com)

What’s next

The suspect was arrested on investigation of a felony assault and robbery and booked into juvenile detention. Detectives said additional weapons charges could be filed as the investigation continues.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges Seattle faces in addressing gun violence and public safety, particularly in urban neighborhoods like Capitol Hill that have seen an increase in property crime and occasional violent incidents in recent years. The quick response and arrest of the suspect by police prevented further harm, but the community will likely continue to grapple with these issues.