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A shooting in a popular tourist area near Seattle's Space Needle on Sunday left two people dead and at least four others injured, including a child. The incident occurred in the Seattle Center, a hub for attractions and events in the northwestern U.S. city.

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thank the Seattle police officers who responded to the scene and took a suspect into custody.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson confirmed that one suspect was taken into custody shortly after the shooting. Police had initially reported two individuals in custody but later clarified the situation. Fire department officials confirmed the fatalities to multiple news outlets. Police described the scene as involving "multiple shooting victims" near the iconic observation tower.

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The violence unfolded during the "Bite of Seattle" summer festival, an event that celebrates local businesses and food vendors. Witnesses reported hearing multiple loud pops, resembling rapid gunfire. Harborview Medical Center is treating four patients: a child, a woman undergoing surgery, a 23-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman. Authorities are investigating whether there was more than one shooter involved.

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There was information at the scene, they weren't sure if there was more than one shooter.