SEATTLE – Three people were killed and four others wounded after gunfire erupted during a food festival in the US city of Seattle, prompting a large-scale police response and an ongoing investigation into the deadly incident.
The US authorities said that the shooting occurred while the festival was underway, sending visitors fleeing in panic as multiple shots were fired. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, secured the area, and transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Officials confirmed that three victims died in the attack, while four others sustained injuries. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, and authorities have not disclosed the conditions of those receiving medical care.
Police said one suspect has been taken into custody, while efforts are continuing to locate a second individual believed to have been involved in the shooting. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage, collecting forensic evidence, and interviewing witnesses to establish the sequence of events.
The preliminary findings suggest that the violence may have stemmed from an exchange of gunfire between two individuals rather than a random attack on festival-goers. Law enforcement officials said a firearm was recovered from the scene, which will undergo forensic examination as part of the investigation.
The authorities have not announced a possible motive for the shooting and cautioned that the investigation remains in its early stages.
Detectives are working to determine the circumstances that led to the gunfire and whether additional suspects were involved.
The incident caused widespread panic among the attendees, with many fleeing the venue in search of safety as police cordoned off the area. Emergency personnel treated victims at the scene before transferring the injured to local medical facilities.
Seattle police have appealed to members of the public who witnessed the incident or recorded videos during the festival to share any information that could assist investigators.
Officials said eyewitness accounts and digital evidence could prove vital in reconstructing the events.
The shooting is the latest in a series of gun violence incidents reported at public gatherings across the United States, renewing concerns over public safety at community events.
The authorities have assured residents that additional updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
