Seattle police are responding right now to a shooting at the Seattle Center that has left multiple people injured. Officers rushed to the scene within minutes after reports of gunfire, and the area is currently swarming with emergency crews. Police say the situation is still active and are warning everyone to stay away from the Seattle Center immediately. According to the Seattle Police Department, several victims have already been found, but details are still coming in. Officers are securing the area, searching for suspects, and trying to get control of the scene. Police say more information will be released soon, but for now they’re urging the public to avoid the entire Seattle Center as the investigation unfolds in real time. Source: SPD
UPDATE: Two people were killed and at least five others were injured in a shooting at the Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle event late Sunday afternoon. Police and emergency crews flooded the area within minutes, evacuating the grounds as witnesses reported hearing 6–8 rapid gunshots and seeing families running for cover. Victims included a 2‑year‑old boy, a 23‑year‑old man, a 39‑year‑old woman, and a 56‑year‑old woman who was rushed into surgery in critical condition. Another woman suffered minor injuries and declined hospital transport. Harborview Medical Center went into lockdown as it received multiple gunshot victims, and Seattle Fire confirmed two people died at the scene. Police say the shooting happened during one of Seattle Center’s busiest weekends, with tens of thousands attending Bite of Seattle. Witnesses described chaos as crowds stampeded for safety, some sheltering inside the Armory while others jumped fences to escape. The FBI is on scene, and the state SWAT team is en route at Seattle Police’s request. Officials have not released any suspect information, though KOMO News reported that two people were taken into custody while officers also warned that a shooter might still be outstanding. City leaders expressed shock and urged the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.