A Seattle teen tried to leave gang life behind, only to be killed in a gunfight at a food festival

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Two young people who were at the shooting in Seattle last week were known to violence prevention activists, and one who died was part of a program meant to turn his life around.

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Seattle city leaders and prevention advocates say they must double down on efforts to identify troubled youths and intervene before disagreements lead to more bloodshed.Vanessa Leroy / NBC News; Getty Images file

Aug. 2, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

By Alicia Victoria Lozano

Grassroots groups that help young people turn away from gun violence recently worked with Junior Cee Niko-Semos to build his résumé. After gunfire erupted at the popular Bite of Seattle food festival last weekend, those same people are helping to organize his funeral.

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