Two dead in shootings at Bite of Seattle food festival, say authorities

MAP Verified Summary — reported by The Guardian

At least four people taken to hospital after gunfire at Seattle Center near Space Needle, with one reported to be in a critical conditionTwo people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting on Sunday evening during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire department spokesperson said.The Seattle Center was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival over the weekend. After the shooting, police urged people to avoid the area. Continue reading…

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