Seattle festival shooting leaves three dead, four injured
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SEATTLE — Three people were killed and four others wounded Monday evening when an exchange of gunfire erupted at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, authorities said. The shooting began around 6:00 p.m. at Seattle Center during the final hours of the annual event, prompting chaos among hundreds of attendees and a rapid evacuation by emergency responders. Police working security moved toward the gunfire, detained one suspected shooter, and recovered two firearms. A second suspect remains at large as of Monday night. Victims include a two-year-old child and several adults treated for limb and abdominal injuries.
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Timeline
- Monday afternoon, around 6:00 p.m. Gunfire erupts at Bite of Seattle
- Minutes later Emergency responders evacuate festival grounds
- Shortly afterward On-site officers confront suspected gunman
- Same evening One suspect arrested, guns recovered
- Same evening Second suspect remains at large
- Same evening Two victims die at scene
- Later that night Third victim dies at hospital
- Later that night Officials report four stable survivors
Why it matters
This incident could raise concerns about your safety at public events. It's a reminder that even in seemingly safe spaces, unexpected violence can occur. Check the security measures at events you attend. Know the exits and stay alert.
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