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Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle left three dead and several injured, including a two-year-old boy. One suspect is in custody, while another remains at large; police believe the suspects were shooting at each other.
Three people have been killed and several others injured after a shooting erupted at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday, according to officials. The incident, which occurred at the Seattle Center around 6 p.m. local time, prompted a police response and led to a lockdown of the iconic landmark as attendees sought shelter.
Coverage Comparison
Reports from the BBC and the Jerusalem Post broadly agree on the core facts of the incident, though the BBC provides more granular detail. Both outlets confirm the shooting took place at the Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival, a weekend event that draws large crowds. The Jerusalem Post, citing The Seattle Times, noted that multiple gunshots were heard at the site around 6 p.m. local time on Sunday, and reported that the Seattle Police Department advised the public to avoid the area. The BBC, drawing on statements from city and police officials, reported the same location and time, and added that the fire department confirmed three fatalities and multiple injuries.
Key Claims
Three people were killed in the shooting at the Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival, as reported by the BBC and Jerusalem Post. The BBC specified that two deaths were confirmed at the scene and one person died later in hospital.
Several others were injured, including a two-year-old boy, according to the BBC. The fire department said four of the injured were taken to hospital in stable condition, while a fifth chose not to be treated.
One suspect has been taken into custody, the BBC reported, citing Mayor Katie Wilson and Assistant Chief of Seattle Police Tyrone Davis. A second suspect fled the scene and remains at large.
Police believe the suspects were shooting at each other, Davis said, as reported by the BBC.
People took shelter inside the Space Needle during the shooting, with videos showing individuals crouching on the ground and taking cover behind pillars and merchandise, the BBC reported.
The Seattle Police Department is investigating and has urged the public to avoid the area, according to both the BBC and Jerusalem Post.
The Jerusalem Post reported that the shooting occurred in the early morning hours on Monday, while the BBC, citing officials, placed the incident at around 6 p.m. on Sunday. The discrepancy may stem from time-zone differences or publication timing, but the Jerusalem Post also noted that The Seattle Times reported the gunshots at around 6 p.m. local time on Sunday.
Perspectives
Mayor Katie Wilson, as quoted by the BBC, thanked the Seattle police officers who responded to the scene and took a suspect into custody. She initially announced that two suspects had been taken into custody before updating her statement later on Sunday evening to reflect that only one was in custody. Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis added that the second suspect fled and is still being sought, and that it is believed the suspects were shooting at each other. The Seattle Police Department continues to investigate and has asked the public to avoid the area.
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ClaimThree people have been killed following a shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle.