Carlos Villalba Remembered at Seattle Festival Tragedy | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

A tragic shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival claimed the life of 44-year-old Carlos Villalba, a beloved husband, father, and local construction business owner, who shielded his family in his final moments. He was one of three victims, including 19-year-old Junior Semo and 56-year-old Ashley Whitehead, with four others injured. A GoFundMe has raised over $50,000 for his family. A 15-year-old has been arrested as an associate of one victim, but the investigation remains active as authorities seek additional suspects. The community mourns the loss of a kind, generous man whose life was…