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Seattle Food Festival Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Five Injured

Tragedy struck the Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle as police investigate the attack

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Seattle Food Festival Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Five Injured
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A tragic shooting incident at a popular food festival in Seattle has left two people dead and five others injured. The incident took place on Sunday evening at an events complex near the iconic Space Needle, according to a city fire department spokesperson.

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Local police are currently investigating the incident. Authorities have urged residents and visitors to avoid the area northwest of downtown Seattle while the investigation continues.

Emergency Response and Victim Details

The gunfire began around 6:00 PM local time at the Seattle Center during the annual "Bite of Seattle" festival. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to assist those affected and evacuate the area.

According to Susan Gregg, a spokesperson for the Harborview Medical Center, the hospital received four victims. These patients include a toddler, a 23-year-old man, and two adult women. One of the victims remains in critical condition.

Eyewitnesses Describe the Scene

Visitors at the festival described moments of panic when the shooting occurred. Estan Wakonabo, who was attending the event with his girlfriend, shared his experience. He mentioned they were waiting in line for a photo booth when the crowd suddenly started running.

"People were hiding, were pushing, people were falling on the ground, baby strollers were falling," Wakonabo said.

He added that he realized the danger when he heard the gunfire: "Once I heard a 'pop, pop, pop,' that's when I knew it was a shooter," he said.

After helping his girlfriend reach safety, Wakonabo returned to the scene to document the situation, where he saw several victims on the ground.

About the Bite of Seattle Festival

The Bite of Seattle is a highly popular annual community event that first started in 1982. The three-day festival usually attracts around 350,000 visitors who gather to enjoy food, drinks, and family activities.

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