Two killed, five injured in shooting at Seattle food festival
Two people were killed and five injured in a shooting during a food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle, US authorities said.
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AIUS authorities announced on Tuesday that two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting during a food festival at an event complex near the Space Needle in Seattle.
Seattle Fire Department spokesperson Grace Nunez said the incident resulted in two fatalities, while five injured individuals were transported to Harborview Medical Center. Among them was a 56-year-old woman who is in critical condition.
A large number of police officers and emergency teams responded to the scene and began evacuating the surrounding area. Authorities urged residents to avoid the neighborhood northwest of downtown.