Teen Arrested in Food Festival Shooting Possessed 'Ghost Gun'

Why it matters locally: California has taken a leading role in regulating ghost guns, with laws requiring serialized components and expanding the definition of firearms to include precursor parts. This national incident highlights ongoing challenges even in states with robust regulations, underscoring the complexities of controlling their proliferation.

Seattle police have arrested a 15-year-old following a shooting incident at a food festival. Authorities identified the weapon recovered in connection with the arrest as a 9mm ghost gun. Police Chief Shon Barnes spoke about the arrest during a news conference on Tuesday. Barnes stated that the firearm originated from Polymer80, a company that previously manufactured ghost gun parts. Polymer80 is no longer operational, Barnes added. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.