According to Bloomberg, on July 26 local time, a shooting incident occurred at a food festival in Seattle, USA, resulting in the death of 2 people and at least 5 people injured.
According to Grace Nuñez, a spokesperson for the Seattle fire department, around 6 p.m. on the 26th, firefighters responded to the scene near the Space Needle Tower and found that two victims were dead on the spot.
Reports indicate that four more patients with gunshot wounds were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. One 2-year-old child and two adults are stable, while another patient is in critical condition. Additionally, a woman suffered minor injuries.
Seattle police are currently investigating the shooting incident and are reminding the public to avoid the area where it occurred.
The shooting occurred during a Seattle Food Fest event. The event is held north of the city center and is a free annual event that features numerous food stalls, live music performances, and beer gardens. It has been held for over 40 years.
On the 26th, Seattle Mayor Kati Wilson issued a statement condemning this incident as “a terrifying act of violence”.
Wilson said, “Those affected families are going through the most difficult moments in their lives, and the entire community is trying to understand how a gathering centered on culture, communication, and joy could end with gunshots. No one should consider the potential risk of being shot before attending events, gathering with friends, or enjoying their city life.”
