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Three killed in suspected shootout in US city of Seattle, police say

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Updated 8h ago
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Seattle *Bite of Seattle Space Needle Seattle Police Department shooting

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Jul 27 Evening

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Al Jazeera8h ago

Three killed in suspected shootout in US city of Seattle, police say

Three people were killed and four others injured, including a toddler, during a suspected shootout at the crowded Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening. City police believe two suspects were involved. One suspect surrendered to authorities at the scene, while the other remains at large. The victims were identified as two men, aged 19 and 44, and a 56-year-old woman. The wounded individuals are in stable condition. Police stated there is no ongoing public threat but could not provide a description of the fleeing suspect. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson described the incident as an "unbelievable tragedy" and highlighted the city's ongoing issues with gun violence.

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Associated Press (AP)10h ago

Police search for second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3

Three people were killed and four others, including a toddler, were wounded in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening. Police arrested one suspect at the scene and are searching for a second individual, whom they believe was shooting at the first suspect. The victims were identified as two men, aged 19 and 44, and a 56-year-old woman. The four injured individuals are hospitalized in stable condition. Authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the public, but no description of the outstanding suspect was provided. The shooting occurred in the final hours of the annual festival, which draws large crowds.

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Key Claims

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Three people were shot dead at a crowded food festival in Seattle.

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Four others were wounded, including a toddler.

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Mayor Katie Wilson stated there is too much gun violence in the city and country.

— Katie Wilson

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The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. Sunday at the Bite of Seattle festival.

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Three people were killed and four others were wounded in the shooting.

Jul 27 Morning

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BBC News - World15h ago

Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle

Three people were killed and several others injured, including a two-year-old boy, in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday around 6:00 PM local time. Seattle Police stated that one suspect is in custody, while a second suspect fled the scene and has not been apprehended. Authorities believe the suspects were shooting at each other. The incident occurred at the Seattle Centre, and videos showed people seeking shelter inside the Space Needle. The Seattle Police Department has an ongoing investigation and is asking the public to avoid the area.

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Associated Press (AP)18h ago

Multiple people shot as gunfire erupts near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, police say

Two people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting Sunday evening at the Bite of Seattle food festival, held at an events complex near the Space Needle. The gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. at the Seattle Center, prompting a large police and emergency response. Authorities are investigating the incident and have asked the public to avoid the area. One hospital reported admitting four victims, including a toddler, a young man, and two adult women, with one in critical condition. The annual festival, which draws hundreds of thousands of attendees, was taking place over the weekend.

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The Guardian - World News17h ago

Shootings at Bite of Seattle food festival leave several injured

Two people were killed and five others were wounded in a shooting that occurred Sunday evening at the Bite of Seattle food festival, held at Seattle Center near the Space Needle. A hospital spokesperson confirmed that four victims, including a toddler, a 23-year-old man, and two adult women, were admitted, with one in critical condition. Following the gunfire, police advised the public to avoid the area. Witnesses described chaos as people fled and hid after hearing gunshots. The annual festival, which draws a large number of attendees, was taking place over the weekend.

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Key Claims

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Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle.

— city fire department

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One suspect was taken into custody following the incident at the Seattle Centre.

— Mayor Katie Wilson

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A second suspect fled the scene and is yet to be apprehended.

— assistant chief of Seattle Police Tyrone Davis

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Those injured include a two-year-old boy.

— officials

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A vendor's livestream captured gunfire erupting at the Bite of Seattle festival.