Seattle Center Shooting Injures Several During Festival

A festive atmosphere turned into chaos after a mass shooting broke out during the annual Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center in the United States, leaving multiple people injured and triggering panic among thousands of visitors.

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The shooting occurred near the iconic Space Needle and the International Fountain, prompting authorities to immediately evacuate the area. A massive police presence, along with firefighters and emergency medical teams, rushed to the scene as officials worked to secure the crowded venue.

Eyewitnesses told KOMO News that they heard several gunshots in rapid succession before terrified festival-goers began running for safety. The sudden burst of gunfire caused widespread panic, with people scrambling to escape the area and find shelter.

Following the incident, Seattle Police quickly cordoned off the entire location and urged residents and tourists to avoid the area while emergency operations continued.

BREAKING: Several people shot at Seattle Center in Washington state – police pic.twitter.com/crktNN4hxz

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Suspect’s Status Still Unclear

According to the Seattle Police Department, multiple people sustained injuries in the shooting. However, officials have not yet released the exact number of victims or details about the severity of their injuries.

Although images and videos circulating on social media appear to show one person being detained, authorities have not confirmed whether that individual is connected to the shooting.

A police official indicated that the suspected gunman may still be at large, but no official statement confirming the suspect’s status has been issued.

Investigation Underway

The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the attack. Authorities have appealed to the public to stay away from the Seattle Center area until the investigation and security operations are completed.

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