Multiple victims reported in Seattle festival shooting

Multiple victims were reported following a shooting at a festival in downtown Seattle, near the city's iconic Space Needle. Local authorities confirmed the incident occurred at the Seattle Center, a major tourist and cultural hub.

The Seattle Police Department issued a statement via X, formerly Twitter, stating, "Police are investigating a shooting. There are multiple gunshot victims. Shots were fired in the Seattle Center. More information to come. Please avoid the area."

Details regarding the severity of injuries, the identities of the victims, or whether any arrests have been made were not immediately released. The shooting took place around 6:00 PM Pacific Time on Saturday, during the Bite of Seattle festival, a large public event featuring hundreds of food and promotional stalls.

This incident adds to the ongoing concern over gun violence in the United States. According to the civilian organization Gun Violence Archive (GVA), the country has recorded 268 mass shootings this year, defined as incidents involving four or more victims, not including the shooter.

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Police are investigating a shooting. There are multiple gunshot victims. Shots were fired in the Seattle Center. More information to come. Please avoid the area.