Multiple people were shot at the Seattle Center on Sunday evening, police say.
“Police are investigating a shooting. Multiple shooting victims. Shots fired at the Seattle Center. More information to come. Please avoid the area,” the Seattle Police Department said on X.
The Seattle Center is where the city’s iconic Space Needle is located and had been holding a food festival over the weekend, according to reports.
Estan Wakonabo, 25, told The Seattle Times he was at Bite of Seattle with his girlfriend when he heard gunshots.
“It was just pure chaos,” he said.
Police have not yet released any details on the number of victims or the extent of their injuries.
More follows.