Multiple people were injured in a shooting in Seattle, Washington, near the Space Needle on Sunday night at a food festival.
Police and emergency crews reported to the scene shortly after 6 p.m. local time, according to the Seattle Times. Event attendees rushed to exit the venue after several loud pops were heard.
“Police are investigating a shooting,” the Seattle Police Department said in a statement. “Multiple shooting victims. Shots fired at the Seattle Center. More information to come. Please avoid the area.”
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Bite of Seattle, an annual event hosted at the Seattle Center, features live music and food vendors. The Seattle Monorail closed for the rest of Sunday following the shooting, and a spokesperson for Harborview Medical Center said it would treat people injured in the shooting.
Police have not confirmed how many people have been shot or if a suspect is in custody.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.