Multiple people injured in shooting near Space Needle in Seattle: Police
Several people were injured in a shooting near the Space Needle in Seattle during a food festival. Police responded shortly after 6 p.m., and attendees evacuated following gunfire sounds. The Seattle Police Department confirmed an active investigation into multiple victims and advised the public to avoid the area. The event, part of seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival at the Seattle Center, was disrupted by the incident. The Seattle Monorail temporarily suspended service, and medical personnel treated the injured. Authorities have not disclosed the number of victims or detained any suspects. this incident is ongoing, and updates will follow.
Multiple people were injured in a shooting in Seattle, Washington, near the Space Needle on Sunday night at a food festival.
Police and emergency crews reported to the scene shortly after 6 p.m. local time, according to the Seattle Times. Event attendees rushed to exit the venue after several loud pops were heard.
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“Police are investigating a shooting,” the Seattle Police Department said in a statement. “Multiple shooting victims. Shots fired at the Seattle Center. More information to come. Please avoid the area.”
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Bite of Seattle, an annual event hosted at the Seattle Center, features live music and food vendors. The Seattle Monorail closed for the rest of Sunday following the shooting, and a spokesperson for Harborview Medical Center said it would treat people injured in the shooting.
Police have not confirmed how many people have been shot or if a suspect is in custody.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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