Violence erupted at the annual Bite of Seattle festival as gunfire erupted during the event. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday evening at the popular festival at Seattle Center, drawing a large crowd of around 350,000 visitors over three days. A spokesperson for the Seattle Police Department has reported that two individuals tragically lost their lives while five others sustained injuries. Police have not yet revealed any information about the suspect or the motive behind the shooting. An investigation is currently ongoing.
In a heartbreaking account, a festival goer named Wakonabo shared his experience of the shocking event. Wakonabo described how people were hiding, running, and screaming in fear as he claimed to have heard three gunshots ring out loudly.
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