Two people were killed and five wounded in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival in Seattle, Washington.
The incident took place around 6 p.m. local time during the final hours of the festival, which was held at the Seattle Center event campus and featured hundreds of vendors and artists. Seattle Fire Department spokesperson Grace Nunez confirmed that two people died at the scene.
The five injured were transported to Harborview Medical Center. Hospital spokesperson Susan Gregg said the victims sustained wounds to their arms, abdomen or legs. Nunez reported that among the injured were a 56-year-old woman in critical condition, a 2-year-old boy in stable condition, a 23-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, as well as a 40-year-old woman with minor injuries.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced that police had detained one person. While the Seattle Police Department declined to comment on the detentions, it said a press conference would be held Sunday night.

After the attack, a large number of police and emergency teams were dispatched to the area. The Seattle Center event campus was evacuated. Authorities have not yet provided information on whether the shooting occurred in an open or enclosed area of the festival.