- Multiple people were shot at the Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle event, triggering a significant police response.
- Police are actively searching for the suspect involved in the shooting, with reports indicating that the shooter is still outstanding.
- Victims were transported to Harborview Medical Center for treatment following the incident.
- Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots before people began to flee the scene.
- Seattle Center was evacuated as police and emergency crews responded to the shooting.
- The Bite of Seattle is one of the city's largest annual food events, held at Seattle Center near the Space Needle.
- Large numbers of police and emergency crews began arriving shortly after the shooting was reported.
- Social media posts suggested a person may have been detained, but this has not been confirmed by authorities.
Multiple people were shot at the Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle event on Sunday evening, leading to a swift police response and evacuation of the area. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, with at least six victims confirmed, including a child.14
The shooting occurred around 6 p.m., prompting large numbers of police and emergency crews to arrive at the scene. The Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed the incident, advising the public to avoid the area. Videos on social media showed a heavy police presence and ambulances near the International Fountain and Space Needle.7
Witnesses described the chaos, with one stating, “I heard bang, bang, bang, and I heard yelling, straight yelling.” The FBI is also on the scene as authorities continue to search for the outstanding shooter. Harborview Medical Center is receiving the injured, but no official details on the extent of their injuries have been released.
The monorail service was suspended for the rest of the evening, with plans to resume operations the following morning. The event, which celebrates Seattle's food and drink culture, was attended by many when the shooting occurred.
As investigations continue, police have not confirmed the number of shooters or the status of any potential suspects, although unverified reports suggested a person may have been detained.
“Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing at least six people shot, including a child, prompting a massive police response and evacuation of the festival grounds. Harborview Medical Center confirmed it was receiving victims, while police advised the public to avoid the area and the Seattle monorail was shut down for the night.”
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