Two Dead, Suspect in Custody After Shooting at Seattle Food Festival

Two people died and at least four others were injured in a mass shooting that occurred Sunday evening near Seattle's iconic Space Needle. The incident took place during the popular "Bite of Seattle" summer festival, a vibrant event celebrating local food vendors and businesses.

Seattle police confirmed that one suspect has been apprehended following the shooting, which happened around 6 p.m. local time. Mayor Katie Wilson expressed gratitude to the officers who responded swiftly and secured the suspect. Initial reports from the fire department confirmed the fatalities, with multiple victims reported near the Space Needle observation tower.

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Shots fired at the Seattle Center.

Harborview Medical Center is treating four patients, including a child, a woman in surgery, a 23-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman. A spokesperson for the hospital noted that authorities were initially unsure if more than one shooter was involved, with further details expected from the police department. The sound of rapid gunfire was heard by a Seattle Times reporter at the scene.

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