- Three people have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle on Sunday, the city fire department said.
- A second suspect fled the scene and is yet to be apprehended, assistant chief of Seattle Police Tyrone Davis added.
- Wilson said in a statement that she wanted to "thank the Seattle police officers who responded to the scene and took a suspect into custody".
- Four of the injured were taken to hospital in a stable condition, while a fifth chose not to, the fire department said.
- Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said on social media: "My prayers are with the families of the victims, and the responders as they work to keep people safe."
- Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who represents Seattle, added: "Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this senseless violence," she wrote on social media.
Three people have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 18:00 local time, prompting a swift response from local authorities.1
Mayor Katie Wilson confirmed that one suspect was taken into custody, while a second suspect fled the scene and remains at large, according to assistant chief of Seattle Police Tyrone Davis. Two deaths were confirmed at the scene, with a third victim succumbing to injuries later in the hospital.2
Among the injured are a two-year-old boy and a 56-year-old woman, with four others hospitalized in stable condition. The city fire department reported that a fifth injured individual chose not to seek medical attention.
In response to the tragedy, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson expressed his condolences on social media, stating, "My prayers are with the families of the victims, and the responders as they work to keep people safe." Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal also shared her sympathies, saying, "Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this senseless violence." Mayor Wilson condemned the shooting as an "act of horrific violence", emphasizing the need for community support during this difficult time.5
“Four of the injured were taken to the hospital in stable condition, while a fifth chose not to go. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson expressed his condolences on social media, stating, "My prayers are with the families of the victims, and the responders as they work to keep people safe."”
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