Seattle Center shooting: ‘A public health crisis’
Neeru Bakshi, MD’s letter to the editor appeared in the Seattle Times, August 2, 2026.
Northwest Voices, Seattle Center shooting
Re: “ ‘They’re shooting, they’re shooting!’ Terror strikes Seattle Center” (July 28, A1)
‘A public health crisis’ by Neeru Bakshi, MD
Sunday, families gathered at Seattle Center to share food, music and the joy of summer. ... Thousands ran for their lives during what should have been a peaceful day.
We write today not only in grief, but in resolve.
Firearm violence is a public health crisis, one that education, prevention and evidence-based policy can meaningfully reduce.