Three people were killed and four others injured in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday evening. Police reported that the incident involved two individuals shooting at each other, resulting in one arrest while the other suspect remains at large. Seattle Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis noted that officers quickly intervened, preventing further casualties. Among the victims, two died at the scene, and a woman succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. A two-year-old boy, a 39-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old man were hospitalized in stable condition, while a 40-year-old woman with minor injuries declined hospital treatment. The shooting occurred around 6 p.m., prompting a swift response from local and federal authorities. Witnesses described the chaos as people fled the scene, initially mistaking the gunfire for fireworks. The Seattle Center, a bustling tourist area, was crowded with festival-goers at the time of the incident.
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3 killed, 4 wounded in shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle, authorities say
