Photos| Details of the shooting in Seattle, USA.. and a new death recorded

The number of victims of a shooting incident near a landmark has increased "Space Needle" Three people were killed in Seattle on Sunday, in addition to the injury of at least four others, including a child, according to what police reported.

Seattle police announced the arrest of One suspectis suspected, while searches are still ongoing for Another suspect, following the incident that occurred at a food festival in a popular tourist area in the city located in the northwestern United States.

Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis reported hearing a loud noise Shooting around 18:00 (01:00 GMT Monday), adding "There were two people who we believe were shooting". Two weapons were seized.

He confirmed that "There is no community based threat"

Seattle Police announced the death of three people in the incident, after stating earlier on Sunday that there were "A number of victims" As a result of shooting in downtown Seattle.

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson said that elements of the State Patrol’s SWAT forces were deployed to assist local police.
He wrote on the X platform "I pray for the families of the victims and the rescue teams working to protect people"

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson described the shooting as… "A horrific act of violence"

She said in a statement "Our concern is for the lives of the victims, for those struggling to recover, and for their families"

She also expressed her thanks to the Seattle police officers who responded to the incident and arrested the suspect.

According to Harborview Medical Center spokeswoman Susan Gregg, four injured people are receiving treatment at the trauma center: a child, a woman of unknown age who was undergoing surgery, a 23-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman.

Davis said that the condition of the injured is in the hospital. "Stable".

A number of witnesses reported to the station "Kiro" TV station in Seattle said they heard several gunshots before fleeing the scene.

Nick Pitt told the station "At first, I thought it was fireworks, then everyone started running away and ran past us"

An eyewitness told Agence France-Presse "We started running. I didn’t know what was happening. I didn’t look where the person was going. I just heard it all"

The shooting occurred during a festival "Taste of Seattle" Summer event that celebrates local businesses and food vendors.