WASHINGTON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 27th Jul, 2026) Two people were killed and at least five others injured in a shooting at a food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle on Sunday.
The Seattle Fire Department responded to the shooting shortly after 6 pm local time, where two of the victims were declared dead at the scene, according to spokesperson Grace Nuñez.
Four victims were taken to Harborview Medical Centre with gunshot wounds, including a two-year-old child and two adults in stable condition and one female in critical condition, according to spokesperson Susan Gregg. One other female suffered minor injuries.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said a suspect was taken into custody. No details were provided about the suspect.
The shooting happened during the Bite of Seattle festival, which has been held for more than four decades.
