3 killed in shooting in Washington

Three people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center in Washington state, US. A two-year-old child was among the injured.

The incident occurred at the ‘Bite of Seattle’ food and music festival on Sunday (July 26) local time.

Local media outlet KOMO News reported, citing emergency services, that the annual ‘Bite of Seattle’ food and music festival was underway at Seattle Center at the time of the shooting.

The Seattle Police Department said in a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that they had launched an investigation into the multiple casualties. At the same time, they urged the public to avoid the scene.

Police did not immediately release any details on the physical conditions of the injured. In addition, there was no official information on whether any suspects had been arrested in the incident.

Although several videos circulating on social media showed police removing a man from the scene, authorities did not confirm whether the person was involved in the shooting.

Seattle Center, located near the famous Space Needle observation tower in Seattle, was the site of the 1962 World's Fair, where the annual "Bite of Seattle" festival was held throughout the week. Hundreds of local food vendors and musicians participated.

Police said the investigation into the cause of the incident and the identity of the attacker was ongoing.

Source: Anadolu Agency