Three people have been killed and at least four others injured, including a young child, following a firearm incident near the iconic Space Needle in Seattle on Sunday.
Local police confirmed that one suspect has been taken into custody while officers search for a second individual connected to the shooting at a popular summer food festival.
Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis stated that gunfire broke out at around 18:00 local time during an apparent exchange between two individuals.
Emergency responders recovered two firearms from the scene, and police stated that there is no longer an ongoing threat to the wider public.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson confirmed that specialist officers from the State Patrol SWAT team were deployed to assist local police forces.
Governor Bob Ferguson offered his condolences to affected families and expressed support for emergency personnel working at the location.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson described the incident as a tragic act of violence and praised police officers for their quick response in detaining a suspect.
Hospital officials at Harborview Medical Center confirmed that four patients were receiving treatment at their trauma care unit following the incident.
Spokesperson Susan Gregg reported that those receiving treatment included a young child, a 23-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman, and another female patient who underwent surgery.
Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis confirmed that all four patients admitted to hospital remain in a stable condition.
Witnesses attending the Bite of Seattle festival described hearing multiple gunshots before crowds fled the area in search of shelter.
Local resident Nick Bate told reporters that visitors initially mistook the sounds for fireworks before people began running from the scene.
Police investigations remain active as officers secure the area and work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the event.
