US: Two killed in shooting in Seattle

https://p. dw. com/p/5Hnpt The Seattle Needle is an iconic observation tower located north of downtown SeattleImage: Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo/picture alliance At least two people were killed and five others were wounded, including a child, in a shooting during a food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle in the US state of Washington on Sunday evening, according to a city fire department spokesperson. Two people died at the scene, said Grace Nunez, Seattle Fire Department spokesperson. The five injured individuals were transported to Harborview Medical Center, including a 56-year-old woman in serious condition. A two-year-old boy, a 23-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman are in stable condition. A 40-year-old woman sustained minor injuries. According to hospital spokesperson Susan Gregg, the victims sustained injuries to their arms, abdomens, or legs. The annual Bite of Seattle festival attracts hundreds of food vendors, stalls, and performersImage: Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo/picture alliance Police took suspect into custody Meanwhile, Seattle police reported "multiple shooting victims" near the Space Needle observation tower. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced that one suspect has been taken into custody following an incident. Wilson also said in a statement that she wanted to "thank the Seattle police officers who responded to the scene and took a suspect into custody." The shooting occurred around 6 p. m. local time (0100 GMT on Monday) during the annual Bite of Seattle festival, which attracts hundreds of food vendors, stalls, and performers. According to its website, the annual festival, which started in 1982, draws 350,000 attendees over "three days of food, drink, and community celebration.” Edited by: Dmytro Hubenko Don't let the algorithm hide the news. If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to select us as your Preferred Source on Google "star" or "preferred" button, so you'll always see our verified news first.