At least 2 killed in shooting at Seattle Center food festival that sent attendees running for their lives: ‘Pure chaos’
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Add The New York Post on Google At least two people were killed and five were wounded in a mass shooting at a bustling Seattle food festival on Sunday evening — sending massive crowds running from a hail of bullets, according to local authorities and witnesses.
Several shots rang out at the Seattle Center, which was hosting the popular Bite of Seattle food festival, around 6 p.m. local time, according to cops and the Seattle Times .
Two people were killed in the shooting, and at least five — including a toddler — were injured, the Seattle Fire Department told the outlet. Two suspects were taken into custody, Mayor Katie Wilson announced about three hours after the gunfire broke out.
A 2-year-old boy, 23-year-old man, 39-year-old woman, 40-year-old woman and 56-year-old woman were all wounded in the shooting, according to fire department officials.
The oldest of the victims is in critical condition and undergoing surgery at Harborview Medical Center, a hospital spokesperson told the Times. The 2-year-old, 23-year-old and 39-year-old are in stable condition at the same hospital, while the 40-year-old victim was treated at the scene of the shooting.
Details about the two dead were not immediately available.
“Impacted families are living through the worst moment of their lives, and an entire community is trying to understand how a gathering built around culture, connection, and joy ended in gunfire,” Mayor Wilson said in a statement.
“No one should have to weigh the risk of being shot before attending an event, gathering with friends, or experiencing their city. Our first responsibilities are supporting grieving families, caring for the injured, and providing clear and accurate information for the public.”
The Seattle Police Department had earlier confirmed “multiple victims” were shot in the chaos.
Attendee Estain Wakonabo, 25, told the publication that crowds of people began trampling over each other while fleeing the gunfire at the packed event — which draws thousands of people each year.
After returning to the scene to try to take photos, he said he saw several gunshot victims on the ground and a body covered with a yellow sheet.
Police urged residents to avoid the area surrounding the Seattle Center, located near the Space Needle, while investigation efforts remain ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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